Step 1

Heat a large skillet pan or dutch oven over medium/high heat. Add olive oil.

Step 2

When olive oil is fragrant, add the onion to the pan and sauté the onion for 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Turn heat to medium and add the sliced bell peppers to the pan and sauté the peppers and onions for an additional 4-5 minutes.

Step 4

Add tomato sauce, green chilis, water, and taco seasoning to the pan and stir until a thick tomato sauce is created.

Step 5

Next, add the shredded chicken to the pan and toss the chicken with the vegetables and tomato sauce until the chicken is coated in sauce.

Step 6

Bring the tomato sauce to a boil and then turn heat to low and simmer the chicken until the sauce has reduced by 1/4. Remove chicken from heat and set aside.

Step 7

To assemble the burritos, lay a large tortilla on a flat surface and spread 3 tablespoons refried beans out on the tortilla and then add 1/4 cup Spanish rice, 2 tablespoons shredded cheese and an 1/8 of the chicken mixture to the burrito.

Step 8

Tightly wrap each burrito by folding the sides in and rolling. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until all the burritos are made.

Step 9

If you are going to eat the chicken burritos right away, feel free to eat the burrito as is, freeze the burritos or heat the burritos up in the oven or on the stop top.

Step 10

Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 11

When the olive oil is fragrant, place the burrito in a pan and let the burrito brown for 2-3 minutes on each side over medium heat.

Step 12

Remove from the stove top and enjoy.

Step 13

Preheat the oven to 425ºF and spray a casserole dish or baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 14

Place the burritos on the baking sheet or casserole and sprinkle with cheese and drizzle with olive oil.

Step 15

Bake the burritos for 10-15 minutes or until the burritos begin to brown and the cheese is melted.

Step 16

Remove from the oven and enjoy.

Step 17

Wrap each individual burrito in a piece of tin foil and remove as much air as possible.

Step 18

Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Step 19

If heating from frozen, unwrap and place on a plate and then into the microwave. Use the defrost setting on your microwave for 2 to 3 minutes, flipping every minute. Then microwave on high for 60-90 seconds or until hot.

Step 20

If heating from thawed, microwave on high for 60 to 90 seconds.