Easy chicken burritos, a recipe that’s delicious, only needs 5 ingredients? Sign me up! We are always on the hunt for easy family recipes that are healthy and that our kids will actually want to eat. This quick chicken burrito recipe is just that and so versatile that you can make it in salads, tacos, or even on nachos.
The 5 Burrito is an easy, delicious chicken burrito recipe that takes less than 5 minutes to prep, using only 5 ingredients.
Easy Burritos: The Story behind the ‘5’
Brandon’s mom made this chicken burrito recipe when we were first married. I immediately added it to our own recipe book. We’ve been making it ever since. It’s such an easy prep and usually the ingredients are already in our pantry. It’s a no brainer on the days where we have a ton going on and need an easy recipe.
These burritos are a crockpot recipe. I’m sure you could find a way, through Google, to convert it into an instant pot recipe. We love the flavor of the slow-cooked version. I haven’t found a need to switch it up for our family, yet. We’re generally on the go, so dumping in the crockpot and basically forgetting about it until dinner time is a game changer for our busy family.
How to Make Easy Chicken Burritos:
First, make sure to have a crockpot, the 5 ingredients that the recipe calls for. Then grab some tortillas, and whatever toppings your family likes to have on their burritos. We have our favorite suggestions listed in the recipe. But we love sour cream, cheese, limes, cilantro. Make sure to grab some tortilla chips. You’ll want to make nachos with the leftover burrito filling.
If you’re in the market for a new crockpot, I’ve had my eye on this white and gold one. As soon as I get the green light, I’m adding it to our collection. I invested in the griddle and it is so pretty!
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Camille
The ‘5’ Burrito
Equipment
- Crockpot
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Taco Seasoning
- 4 medium Frozen Chicken Breasts
- 8 oz Salsa {We like the mild Pace salsa}
- 1 can corn
- 1 can black beans {drained}
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into the crockpot
- Cook on High for 4 hours
- Shred and mix together
- Cook on low for another hour or so to let the ingredients blend
- Keep Crockpot on warm until ready to eat
- Serve in your favorite taco shells or tortillas with your favorite toppings
- We like: sour cream, cilantro, lime & cheese for basics
- Use any leftovers to make nachos or quesedillas
If you like Mexican recipes similar to this, check out our “Cafe Rio” at home recipes. We made this when we lived in NM and had limited access to food places.