Our copycat recipe for Chipotle Chicken Burritos is all you need to make this delicious, flavorful and healthy fast food favorite right in your very own home. We have given you recipes for marinated chicken, cilantro lime rice, homemade guacamole and even Copycat Chipotle Black Beans that you can prep ahead of time for a super easy throw-together weeknight meal.
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How to Make Copycat Chipotle Burrito
These copycat Chipotle Chicken Burritos are super delicious, filling, and loaded with Mexican flavors. The chicken is a favorite in our house because it is just so tender and perfectly seasoned. It’s made with either chicken breasts or chicken thighs marinated in a blend of adobo sauce and Mexican spices.
You could just as easily nix the chicken, or substitute these Chili Lime Steak Bites - yum!
In this recipe, we’ll show you how to make the chicken, rice, beans, and guacamole all from scratch. Then, we’ll show you how to fill and wrap with all of your favorite toppings - sour cream, salsa, hot sauce, shredded romaine lettuce, sautéed veggies, and so on. We’ll also give you helpful hints on how to meal prep and even freeze these bad boys.
Chipotle Burrito Bowl
If you or someone in your house is more of a burrito bowl fan, easy peasy! Just scoop a portion of each into a wide bowl or rimmed plate. You could even transfer each ingredient to its own separate bowl and let people build their own.
Other Amazing Chipotle Inspired Recipes
- Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice
- Homemade Guacamole
- Refried Black Beans or Copycat Chipotle Black Beans
- Spanish Rice would be amazing too.
- Homemade Fresh Salsa
- Cheddar Queso
- Salsa Ranch
Copycat Chipotle Black Beans
- Avocado Oil - you can substitute olive oil, vegetable oil or another type of cooking oil.
- Onion - we like to use white or yellow onions in these black beans.
- Garlic - fresh minced garlic.
- Black Beans - canned beans are the way to go. They are quick, easy and inexpensive. Be sure you drain and rinse them before using.
- Water
- Bay Leaves - fresh bay leaves have the most flavor. You can store them in the freezer and pull whenever you need a couple.
- Spices - you will need cumin, paprika, chili powder, dried oregano and salt. Cayenne powder is optional and can be added if you like your beans a little spicy.
- Salt - we like to use sea salt.
- Fresh Lime Juice - this is to season the beans after cooking.
Toppings
- Flour Tortillas - most tortilla brands make a “burrito” size.
- Shredded Cheese - we usually use shredded cheddar but you could also use a cheddar blend, pepperjack or any other type of shredded cheese that you like. Mexican queso also tastes great!
- Sour Cream
- Salsa - use your favorite brand of salsa, pico de gallo or hot sauce (or both).
How to Make a Chipotle Chicken Burrito
- Prepare the Copycat Chipotle Chicken, Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice, and Homemade Guacamole per the instructions in each recipe and set each aside in separate containers as you prepare to build your burritos.
- For the Copycat Chipotle Black Beans: In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat oil until shimmering. Add the minced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add drained beans, about ½ cup of water, bay leaves, cumin, paprika, chili powder, dried oregano and salt. Cook for 5 minutes, or until all of the ingredients are combined and simmering.
- Season with fresh lime juice, extra salt and a pinch of cayenne if desired. Set aside, or let cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To Assemble Each Burrito: Heat a large griddle over medium heat and add a tortilla. Let warm for about 1 minute, then flip and warm the other side for about 45 seconds.
- Remove from the griddle and place onto a flat surface. Add diced Chipotle Chicken, Cilantro Lime Rice, Guacamole, Copycat Chipotle Black Beans, and any combination of other toppings that you like, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa or hot sauce.
- Begin rolling by tucking in the sides of the tortilla and then rolling from one side as you tuck the toppings in. Wrap in aluminum foil to keep warm, or eat immediately. Enjoy!
Can You Freeze Burritos?
It might sound a little crazy but you absolutely can! Burritos freeze amazingly well. Just make sure they are completely cool, then wrap in aluminum foil and place into freezer bags. You can keep them stored this way for up to 2 months!
How to Reheat a Chipotle Burrito
You can reheat as many or as few burritos at a time as you would like. Just pull from the freezer, remove the aluminum foil, place on a microwave-safe dish and cover the burrito gently in paper towel.
Microwave for about 3-4 minutes, or until warmed through. You will probably want to stop and check after about 2 minutes.
Chipotle Chicken Burrito Tips
- If you want to save some time, you can substitute rotisserie chicken and flavor it with some of the same ingredients that you would have used in your marinade. It won’t be as close to the original, but still delicious.
- Portion each burrito ingredient into containers after making for easy meal prep for the week.
- Don’t forget that burritos freeze really well! If you know you are going to have a busy month, these are a great meal prep item to make and freeze for later.
If you're looking for some Healthy Chicken Recipes, Be sure to check out my list here for some dinner inspiration.
Copycat Chipotle Chicken Burrito Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 recipe Chipotle Chicken or about 2 cups cooked chicken
- 1 recipe Cilantro Lime Rice or 2 cups flavored rice
- 1 recipe Guacamole
Copycat Chipotle Black Beans
- 2 Tablespoon Avocado Oil
- 1 medium Onion white or yellow, diced fine
- 4 tsp Garlic minced
- 2 14.5 oz cans Black Beans drained and rinsed
- ½ cup Water
- 2 whole Bay Leaves
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano Mexican or Italian
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 whole Lime juiced
- 1 pinch Cayenne Powder optional
Toppings
- 6 large Flour Tortillas burrito size
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- ½ cup Sour Cream
- Salsa your favorite kind
Instructions
- Prepare the Chipotle Chicken, Cilantro Lime Rice and Guacamole per the instructions in each recipe and set each aside in separate containers as you prepare to build your burritos.
Copycat Chipotle Black Beans
- In a large pot over medium high heat, heat oil until shimmering. Add the minced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add drained beans, about ½ cup of water, bay leaves, cumin, paprika, chili powder, dried oregano and salt. Cook for 5 minutes, or until all of the ingredients are combined and simmering.
- Season with fresh lime juice, extra salt and a pinch of cayenne if desired. Set aside, or let cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Assembling the Burritos
- Heat a large griddle over medium heat and add a tortilla. Let warm for about 1 minute, then flip and warm the other side for about 45 seconds.
- Remove from the griddle and place onto a flat surface. Add diced Chipotle Chicken, Cilantro Lime Rice, Guacamole, Copycat Chipotle Black Beans, and any combination of other toppings that you like, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa or hot sauce.
- Begin rolling by tucking in the sides of the tortilla and then rolling from one side as you tuck the toppings in. Wrap in aluminum foil to keep warm, or eat immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition
More Chicken Recipes
- Honey Soy Chicken Thighs
- Healthy Chicken Recipes
- Easy Oven Baked Chicken Breast
- Southwest Chicken Breast
- Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken
- Frank's Buffalo Chicken Dip
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These copycat Chipotle Chicken Burritos are super delicious, filling and loaded with Mexican flavors. This recipe is all you need to make this delicious, flavorful and healthy fast food favorite right in your very own home
Christina
I love these so much words can not describe it. The flavor is just perfect.
The Carefree Kitchen
So glad you love it too!
Renee Goerger
This recipe is so easy to make and very delicious. My family loved these chicken burritos!
Izzy
This is it. I'm probably never buying a burrito at a restaurant again with such an easy recipe in my back pocket. Thank you for sharing!