Chicken and refried bean burrito
This chicken and refried bean burrito is a hearty main course filled with spiced chicken thigh fillets, creamy refried beans, fluffy rice, melted cheddar and smoky chipotle mayonnaise. The Thermomix TM7 weighs, grinds and mixes every component with precision, giving you a Tex-Mex feast with authentic flavour and minimal effort in one single appliance.
About this recipe
Chicken and refried bean burrito Thermomix TM7 is the quick weeknight dinner that brings authentic Tex-Mex flavour straight to your table. Finding reliable burrito recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine can be tricky, but this one makes full use of the TM7: whole cumin seeds are ground fresh for maximum aroma, chipotle chilli in adobo is blended into a smoky mayonnaise, and rice cooks to fluffy perfection while the chicken thigh fillets absorb the spicy seasoning. The refried beans become velvety and warm, ready to be layered with melted cheddar in a soft tortilla. Whether you are cooking for hungry teenagers, meal prepping for the week or hosting a casual Friday night gathering, this burrito delivers bold, satisfying flavour with remarkably little hands-on work, and everything comes together in a single mixing bowl.
Preparation tips
- Warm the tortillas briefly in a dry pan before filling so they stay soft and roll without cracking. Spread the chipotle mayonnaise thinly first, then layer refried beans, rice and chicken to keep the burrito structure firm.
- Cut the chicken thigh fillets into even strips before seasoning so they cook uniformly and stay juicy. Rest the assembled burritos seam-side down for a moment so they hold their shape when sliced in half.
- For a milder family version, reduce the chipotle chilli in adobo and add extra cheddar. Leftover filling keeps well in an airtight container in the fridge and tastes even better the next day in tacos or a rice bowl.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian version: replace the chicken thigh fillets with cubes of butternut squash or extra firm paneer, and use vegetarian refried beans. The chipotle mayonnaise and melted cheddar keep the burrito rich and satisfying.
- Festive burrito bowl variation: skip the tortillas and serve the refried beans, spiced chicken and rice in bowls with corn, avocado, lime crema and extra cheddar, ideal for a casual party where everyone builds their own.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing accuracy - The Thermomix built-in scale weighs rice and water directly in the bowl for consistently fluffy grains every time. [Built-in scale]
- Fresh grinding - Grinding whole cumin seeds with the TM7 releases deeper aroma than pre-ground spice for the chicken seasoning. [Grinding]
- Even heating - The TM7 heats refried beans gently while stirring, preventing sticking and creating a velvety filling. [Heating]
- Silky mixing - The Thermomix blends chipotle in adobo with mayonnaise into a smooth, smoky sauce in seconds. [Mixing]
- Fine chopping - The TM7 chops the chipotle chilli finely so the spicy heat distributes evenly through the burrito filling. [Chopping]
Ingredients
- black rice
- water
- chicken thigh fillet
- sea salt
- ground black pepper
- ground cumin
- chipotle chilli in adobo sauce
- cheddar cheese
- refried beans
- mayonnaise