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Cheesy Chicken Burritos


  • Author: emma
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

A comforting and delicious meal featuring warm tortillas filled with savory ground chicken, colorful veggies, and melted cheese.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 4 large tortillas
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add diced onion and bell pepper. Cook until softened.
  2. Add ground chicken to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
  3. In a bowl, combine the cooked chicken mixture with rice and shredded cheese.
  4. Scoop the filling onto each tortilla and roll them up tightly into burritos.
  5. In the same skillet, toast the burritos on each side until golden and crispy.
  6. Serve warm.

Notes

Feel free to add black beans for extra protein or jalapeños for heat. Fresh herbs like cilantro can brighten the dish.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burrito
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: burritos, chicken, cheese, Mexican food, family meal