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Cheesy Ground Chicken and Rice Burritos

Cheesy Ground Chicken and Rice Burritos for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

Deliciously customizable Cheesy Ground Chicken and Rice Burritos, perfect for weeknight dinners with vibrant flavors and hearty protein.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 burritos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken or ground turkey or lean ground beef
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup white onion chopped, or yellow onion
  • 1 jalapeño pepper optional
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup cooked rice white or brown
  • 0.5 cup salsa verde or your favorite red salsa
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle sauce or minced chipotles in adobo
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese or any cheese blend
For the Wrapping
  • 4 extra large flour tortillas or whole wheat/gluten-free tortillas

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • non-stick skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken, red bell pepper, chopped onion, and jalapeño. Sauté for 7-8 minutes until cooked.
  2. Stir in garlic powder, chili powder, kosher salt, and ground cumin. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.
  3. Add cooked rice, salsa verde, and chipotle sauce. Mix well and simmer for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
  4. Lay a tortilla flat, sprinkle cheese down the center, add ½ cup of filling, top with more cheese, then fold and roll tightly.
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, place burrito seam-side down, and toast for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
  6. Remove from skillet, let cool slightly, cut in half, and serve warm with dips like sour cream or guacamole.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burritoCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These Cheesy Ground Chicken and Rice Burritos are easy to customize based on personal preferences, dietary needs, and spice levels. Great for meal prep and freezer-friendly!

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