My mom will be the first to tell you that she doesn’t enjoy cooking. That’s not to say she’s not good at it–quite the contrary, but she doesn’t enjoy trying out new recipes and coming up with new combos in the kitchen. Being the working mom she was, she tended to go for the tried and true recipes that she knew we loved. This is one of those recipes.

Whenever I’d come home from college this would always be my first request. No one can make it quite like Mama, right? So, in honor of their visit, I’m sharing her famous chicken burrito recipe. It’s been altered slightly to eliminate some of the processed ingredients {like taco seasoning}. I usually make my own refried beans and salsa too, but the stuff from the jar is just as good. Promise.

Mama’s Chicken Burritos

The Chicken
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp chili flakes
½ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp salt
3 tbsp olive oil
1 chicken breast, cubed

The Goods
½ of a red pepper, sliced
½ of an onion, sliced
1 tsp chili powder
½ can of refried beans
¼ cup sour cream

The Wrap
2 whole wheat tortillas
1 ball of fresh buffalo mozzarella
2 tbsp{ish} salsa

To make a marinade for the chicken, mix the spices together with the oil. Add the chicken and let sit for at least 30 minutes.

Begin heating a sauté pan. Slice the pepper and the onion and add to the pan. Dust with a bit of chili powder and give it a stir. Cover and let them cook, stirring occasionally, for 7-8 minutes or until the onion is translucent and soft.

Add the chicken (marinade and all) to the pan and cook until the chicken is done {5-7 minutes}.

While the chicken is cooking, warm the tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Then give the refried beans a hit for about 45 seconds. Spread the beans on the tortillas and then top with sour cream. When the peppers, onions, and chicken are finished, layer them on and wrap it up.

Slice the mozzarella and lay the cheese on top. Pop it in the micro to melt the cheese. It takes me about a minute and 45 seconds. Spoon some salsa on top and dig in!