Best 7 Chipotle Chicken Thighs For Burritos Recipes

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**Chipotle Chicken Thighs for Burritos: A Flavorful and Versatile Recipe Collection**

Burritos are a beloved dish enjoyed by people of all ages. They are incredibly versatile, allowing for endless variations of fillings and toppings. If you're looking for a protein option that is both flavorful and easy to prepare, chipotle chicken thighs are an excellent choice. This article features a collection of recipes that showcase the deliciousness of chipotle chicken thighs in burritos. From classic recipes to unique flavor combinations, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you prefer a traditional chipotle marinade or a more adventurous blend of spices, these recipes provide step-by-step instructions to guide you in creating a mouthwatering burrito that will satisfy your taste buds. With options for grilling, baking, or slow-cooking the chicken, these recipes offer flexibility to suit your cooking preferences and time constraints. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will elevate your burrito game to new heights.

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CHIPOTLE CHICKEN BURRITOS RECIPE BY TASTY



Chipotle Chicken Burritos Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: fire-roasted diced tomatoes, chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, ground cumin, garlic powder, kosher salt, Kroger® Hardwood Smoked Pulled Chicken, rice, lime, lime, fresh cilantro, flour tortillas, monterey jack cheese, pico de gallo, avocado, sour cream

Provided by Kroger

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 burritos

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
1 package Kroger® Hardwood Smoked Pulled Chicken
3 cups rice, cooked
1 lime, zested
½ lime, juiced
⅓ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
4 flour tortillas, burrito-sized
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
⅓ cup pico de gallo
½ oz avocado, diced
⅓ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Add the tomatoes, chipotle pepper, cumin, garlic powder, and salt to a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth.
  • Pour the sauce into a medium skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then add the Kroger® Hardwood Smoked Pulled Chicken. Toss to coat the chicken in the sauce. Cover and cook until the chicken is heated through, 5-6 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the rice, lime zest and juice, and cilantro.
  • Assemble burritos: Place a tortilla on a work surface. Scoop about ¾ cup of the rice onto the lower third of the tortilla. Top with ¼ of the chicken, ¼ cup Monterey Jack cheese, a scoop of pico de gallo, some avocado, and a scoop of sour cream. Fold the bottom edge of the tortilla over the filling, fold in the sides, then continue rolling the burrito up. Slice in half on the diagonal. Repeat to make the remaining burritos.
  • Enjoy!

COPYCAT CHIPOTLE CHICKEN BURRITOS RECIPE



Copycat Chipotle Chicken Burritos Recipe image

This Chipotle Chicken Burrito recipe is the perfect grab and go meal! Load with all you favorite toppings and tuck in!

Provided by Becky Hardin

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 27

1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts (cut into bite size pieces)
1/2 tablespoon chipotle chili powder (sub regular chili powder)
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (sub any vinegar)
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 bell peppers (sliced)
1/2 large or 1 small red onion (sliced)
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (14.5 ounces black beans, drained)
1/2 chipotle chili powder (sub regular chili powder)
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Juice of 1/2 lime
1 cup white or brown rice
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
8 large burrito tortillas
Salsa
Sour cream
Monterrey jack cheese
Guacamole

Steps:

  • Marinate the chicken: In a bowl or sealable plastic bag, combine the chicken, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic, and vinegar. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or as long as overnight.
  • Cook the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the chicken pieces for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan.
  • Prepare the fajita veggies: To the same pan, add in the olive oil, peppers, onion, oregano, and salt. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened and caramelized.
  • Prepare the beans: Add the beans, chili powder, cumin, and lime juice to a saucepan over medium heat. Cook the beans for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and add salt if needed.
  • Prepare the cilantro lime rice: Prepare the rice according to package directions. Once cooked, stir in the olive oil or butter, lime juice, and cilantro.
  • Assemble the burritos: Place the tortillas between damp paper towels and microwave for 30 seconds to make them soft and pliable. Place each tortilla on large squares of tin foil. Place portions of the chicken, rice, veggies, beans, and any extra fixings in the middle of the tortilla. For each burrito, bring the bottom half of the tortilla up over the pile of fillings and tuck the bottom edge under the pile. Fold each side of the tortilla into the middle and roll up the burrito so it's seam side down and in the middle of the tin foil. Package up the burrito in the tin foil. Enjoy!`

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 753 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HONEY-CHIPOTLE CHICKEN



Honey-Chipotle Chicken image

Shredded chicken in a honey-chipotle sauce that I usually use in burritos.

Provided by Randy

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 5h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

⅓ cup honey
6 cloves garlic
4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, or more to taste
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Blend honey, garlic, and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce together in a food processor until smooth.
  • Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker and mix in honey-chipotle sauce.
  • Cook in the slow cooker on Low for 5 hours.
  • Transfer chicken to a bowl and shred using 2 forks. Return chicken to the slow cooker and stir in black beans.
  • Continue to cook on Low until cooked through, about 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 10.2 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 635.3 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN BURRITO BOWL RECIPE BY TASTY



Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, olive oil, chipotle powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, oil, brown rice, green pepper, cherry tomato, canned black bean, corn, red onion, fresh cilantro, lime, salt, pepper

Provided by Rie McClenny

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon chipotle powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon oil
3 cups brown rice, cooked
1 cup green pepper, diced
1 cup cherry tomato, halved
½ cup canned black bean, drained and rinsed
½ cup corn
½ cup red onion, diced
½ cup fresh cilantro
1 lime, juiced
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a plastic bag, place chicken thighs and 3 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the chipotle powder, garlic powder, cumin, and salt. Seal the plastic bag and massage the meat until fully coated. Transfer to the refrigerator to marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the marinated chicken thighs in the pan and cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Cube the chicken thighs on a cutting board and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, place cooked brown rice, and top the chopped chicken thighs, green peppers, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corns, red onions, and cilantro.
  • Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lime juice, and season with salt and pepper over the bowl.
  • Toss until well mixed.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1021 calories, Carbohydrate 157 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 6 grams

COPYCAT CHIPOTLE® CHICKEN



Copycat Chipotle® Chicken image

Just a small amount of effort for this delicious and healthy meal. You can use this chicken for tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, or fajitas. Just add your favorite toppings such as lettuce, salsa, rice, beans, cheese, or sour cream. Enjoy!

Provided by RainbowJewels

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 18h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ounce dried chipotle chile pepper
1 ounce dried ancho chile pepper
½ cup water
½ red onion, cut into small chunks
4 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Place chipotle chile pepper and ancho chile pepper in a bowl; pour in water. Cover bowl and let sit until peppers are softened, at least 10 to 12 hours. Drain water and remove seeds from peppers.
  • Blend chile peppers, red onion, garlic, sea salt, cumin, oregano, and black pepper in a blender until a coarse paste forms; add olive oil and blend until marinade is smooth.
  • Pound chicken thighs flat with a meat mallet and trim excess skin. Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag and add marinade. Turn chicken several times to coat. Seal bag and marinate at least 8 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill with top and bottom plates for medium-high heat. Remove chicken from bag and discard marinade.
  • Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut into strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 88.3 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 526.1 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN BURRITOS



Chipotle Chicken Burritos image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 cup pico de gallo or fresh salsa
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, chopped, plus 1 to 2 tablespoons sauce from the can
One 14-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, skin removed
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
Kosher salt
4 burrito-size flour tortillas
1 1/3 cups cooked white rice, warmed
1 1/3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (about 5 ounces)
1 1/3 cups shredded romaine lettuce
Guacamole, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup pico de gallo, the chopped chipotle and adobo sauce to taste; cook until the mixture starts to sizzle, about 2 minutes. Add the beans and 3/4 cup water; bring to a low boil, then stir in the chicken and cook until the mixture is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the cilantro and season with salt.
  • Heat the tortillas as the label directs. Arrange the rice horizontally in the lower half of each tortilla, leaving a 1 1/2-inch border on all sides. Top evenly with the cheese, chicken mixture, lettuce and the remaining pico de gallo.
  • Fold the bottom edge of each tortilla snugly over the filling, tuck in the sides and roll up tightly. Cut the burritos in half and serve with guacamole if using.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN



Chipotle chicken image

Keep a jar of smoky chipotle chilli paste in your cupboard, to add a kick to a healthy chicken stew

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 onion , chopped
1 garlic clove , sliced
2 tbsp sunflower oil
1-2 tbsp chipotle paste (see tip, below)
400g can chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp cider vinegar
8 skinless chicken thigh fillets
small bunch coriander , chopped
soured cream and rice, to serve

Steps:

  • Fry the onion and garlic in the oil in a deep, wide frying pan until soft. Add the chipotle paste (use 1 tbsp for a mild flavour and 2 tbsp for a hotter, stronger one). Stir and cook for 1 min, then add the tomatoes and cider vinegar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 mins with the lid half on. Stir to make sure it doesn't get too dry.
  • Add the chicken and cook for 10 mins or until cooked through, turning once. Scatter with coriander and serve with rice and soured cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 42 grams protein, Sodium 0.64 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use a large skillet or griddle to cook the chicken in batches. This will prevent overcrowding and ensure that the chicken cooks evenly.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the chicken in a grill pan over medium heat.
  • Be sure to marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. This will help the chicken to absorb the flavors of the marinade and make it more tender.
  • If you like your chicken with a little bit of a kick, you can add a teaspoon or two of cayenne pepper to the marinade.
  • Serve the chicken thighs with your favorite burrito toppings, such as rice, beans, salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

Conclusion:

These Chipotle Chicken Thighs for Burritos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will enjoy. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful blend of spices, then cooked to perfection. The result is a juicy, tender, and flavorful chicken that is perfect for burritos, tacos, or salads. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give these Chipotle Chicken Thighs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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