Description
Delicious and satisfying burritos filled with shredded chicken, creamy buffalo sauce, and reduced-fat cheddar, perfect for a quick, healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 4 low-calorie whole wheat tortillas
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, avocado slices, light ranch dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Start by shredding your cooked chicken breast into a mixing bowl.
- Mix the Buffalo Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together buffalo sauce and Greek yogurt, adding garlic powder, smoked paprika, and spices.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Pour the sauce over the chicken and mix thoroughly.
- Warm the Tortillas: Microwave the tortillas for about 15–20 seconds to soften them.
- Assemble the Burritos: Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture onto a tortilla and sprinkle with cheese and toppings.
- Fold and Roll: Fold in the sides and roll up the tortilla tightly.
- Optional Pan Crisp: Grill the burritos in a non-stick skillet until golden brown.
- Serve Immediately: Slice the burritos in half and serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate chicken in buffalo sauce before cooking and experiment with various toppings for a customized burrito.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: burritos, buffalo chicken, low calorie, high protein, healthy recipes
