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Freezer Chicken Burritos

June 20, 2019 by Carmy 1 Comment

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Freezer Chicken Burritos are super handy to have in the freezer. Meal prep these lazy chicken burritos this weekend!

Freezer Chicken Burritos are super handy to have in the freezer. Meal prep these lazy chicken burritos this weekend!

Freezer Chicken Burritos are super handy to have in the freezer. Meal prep these lazy chicken burritos this weekend!

freezer friendly chicken burritos

There’s just something about a burrito that just hits the spot for me. When I got home from Japan to an empty fridge and freezer, I pretty much ate everything on the Chipotle menu that was just conveniently across the street from where I worked. Well, their burritos definitely hit the spot but it also hit my wallet at the same time. 

So this is where these freezer chicken burritos come in! I’m stocking up my freezer with these bad boys so I’m not caught off guard again. These freezer friendly burritos are my “base” recipe. Most of the ingredients are pantry staples and freeze well so I don’t have to worry about running up the bill when making a large batch of these. I love making a batch for the week and then a 2nd and 3rd batch of these chicken burritos for the freezer since they don’t take a lot of effort to put together.

These freezer friendly chicken burritos are also perfect if you have leftovers since I tend to have shredded chicken meal prepped in general and there’s always half an onion just hanging out in the fridge! If you have little helpers, you can make a game out of it with stations that they can each help with! 

What’ll you’ll need to make meal prep freezer chicken burritos

  • large soft tortillas
  • shredded chicken
  • rice (I used this lemon garlic rice recipe)
  • corn
  • red onion
  • shredded cheese
  • navy beans

It’s up to you on how you want your chicken to be seasoned. I simply baked chicken with sweet paprika, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt for this chicken burrito.

What'll you'll need to make meal prep freezer chicken burritos

How To Make These Freezer Friendly Chicken Burritos

  • In a large tortilla, place your rice in the middle first before the rest of your toppings.
  • Next, fold the bottom of your tortilla up so it covers the ingredients but not to the top of the tortilla.
  • Fold in the sides before rolling the burrito in. 
  • If freezing, wrap them individually in saran wrap or parchment paper so they do not stick together before storing it in the freezer. 

Note: here is a series of gifs from HuffPost on how to roll a burrito if my instructions are unclear!

Freezer Chicken Burritos are super handy to have in the freezer. Meal prep these lazy chicken burritos this weekend!

How To Reheat Frozen Burritos

  • From frozen: reheat burritos in the microwave for about 3 minutes, wrapped in a damp paper towel to avoid it from drying out or for 15-20 minutes in a 400 degree oven.
  • From the fridge: defrost in the fridge the night before and microwave for 1.5 minutes.

Tips and Notes about Making Frozen Chicken Burritos

  • I do not recommend putting in any sour cream/guac/etc into the burrito before freezing as they do not reheat well. Serve it on the side after the burritos are reheated if you desire.
  • I would also skip greens (ie lettuce, cilantro) as they do not reheat well.
  • Your microwave’s settings may be different from mine so I recommend that on first re-heat, to try a lower 2-3 minutes first to see if it’s fully reheated instead of going to 4 directly. Mine reheats it in 4 minutes but yours may not!
  • The ingredient amount is not set in stone! Adjust it as you please – you may want more chicken or more cheese and less onions, etc. Make it something that you’ll look forward to eating :)

Freezer Chicken Burritos are super handy to have in the freezer. Meal prep these lazy chicken burritos this weekend!

Change it up! Other fillings you can put in your freezer chicken burrito

  • Change up the chicken by using any of these 5 chicken marinades!
  • Other cheese blends
  • Other beans (ie black, pinto, etc)
  • Other bell peppers or spicy peppers
  • Crispy bacon
  • Chickpeas

Freezer Chicken Burritos are super handy to have in the freezer. Meal prep these lazy chicken burritos this weekend!

Freezer Chicken Burritos are super handy to have in the freezer. Meal prep these lazy chicken burritos this weekend!

Freezer Chicken Burritos

Freezer Chicken Burritos are super handy to have in the freezer. Meal prep these lazy chicken burritos this weekend!
5 from 1 vote
Print Rate
Prep Time: 5 mins
Assembly: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: 7 burritos

Ingredients

  • 7 large tortillas
  • 2 cups rice, I used this lemon garlic rice recipe
  • 2-3 cups shredded chicken
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 can navy beans, 540 mL

Instructions

  • In a large tortilla, place your rice in the middle first before the rest of your toppings.
  • Next, fold the bottom of your tortilla up so it covers the ingredients but not to the top of the tortilla. Fold in the sides before rolling the burrito in.
  • If freezing, wrap them individually in saran wrap or parchment paper so they do not stick together before storing it in the freezer.
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Nutrition

Serving: 7burritos | Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 422mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 2.4mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 1.8mg
Authour: Carmy
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Meal Prep

Other Freezer Friendly Recipes to Try

  • Freezer Friendly Breakfast Egg Sandwiches
  • Freezer Friendly Savoury Chicken and Cheese Hand Pies
  • Freezer Friendly Spinach and Cheese Hand Pies
  • Freezer Friendly Breakfast Burrito

RESOURCES AND TIPS FOR MEAL PREPPING

  • How To Cook Chicken Breasts Perfectly
  • What Is An Instant Pot
  • Tips To Help You Meal Prep For The Week Successfully
  • Tips for Meal Prepping on a Budget
  • 7 Freezer Friendly Chicken Marinades
  • 5 Freezer Friendly Marinades
  • Meal Prep Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mealprepsupport/

Other places to connect with me
Instagram: @carmyshungry
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carmyycom
Email: [email protected]


Want more information about meal prepping? Confused and curious about how to start meal prepping? Want to have everything you need in one convenient spot? Check out my new e-book - it is everything you need to know to start meal prepping!  ♥

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  1. Amanda

    July 7, 2019 at 11:26 am

    5 stars
    I absolutely love that you can prep these burritos ahead for the freezer! I’ve been looking for new recipes that freeze and reheat well, because sometimes, life gets so busy that cooking from scratch for dinner just doesn’t get done. It’s such a great way to use leftover rotisserie chicken breasts, too. I always seem to have a rotisserie chicken hanging out in my fridge, waiting for the perfect repurposing!

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