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Cheesy Ground Chicken and Rice Burritos

Cheesy Ground Chicken and Rice Burritos in Minutes

Deliciously customizable Cheesy Ground Chicken and Rice Burritos perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 burritos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil or Olive Oil
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 cup White Onion chopped
  • 1 each Jalapeño Pepper optional, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt or Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 2 cups Cooked Rice
  • 0.5 cup Salsa Verde or favorite salsa
  • 2 tablespoons Chipotle Sauce
  • 0.25 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 0.25 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 4 each Extra Large Flour Tortillas

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • nonstick skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 pound of ground chicken, 1 diced red bell pepper, 1 chopped onion, and optionally 1 minced jalapeño. Cook for about 7-8 minutes.
  3. Stir in 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cumin. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  4. In the same skillet, add 2 cups of cooked rice, ½ cup of salsa verde, and 2 tablespoons of chipotle sauce.
  5. On a clean flat surface, lay out a large flour tortilla. Add ¼ cup of shredded cheddar cheese, followed by about ½ cup of the chicken and rice filling, then ¼ cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  6. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and place the burritos seam-side down in the pan. Toast for about 2-3 minutes per side.
  7. Once toasted, remove and let cool for a minute. Serve immediately with sides like sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burritoCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize your burrito fillings for a truly personal touch. These burritos are great for meal prep and can be frozen for later enjoyment.

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