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Cheesy Ground Chicken and Rice Burritos

Delicious Cheesy Ground Chicken and Rice Burritos Made Easy

Quick and easy Cheesy Ground Chicken and Rice Burritos that are family-friendly and customizable.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 burritos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken can substitute with ground turkey or lean beef
  • 1 red bell pepper diced; any bell pepper variety can be used
  • 1 white onion chopped; yellow onion can be used
  • 1 jalapeño pepper minced; omit for milder flavors
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder or taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin can skip if unavailable
  • 2 cups cooked rice white or brown rice
  • ½ cup salsa verde or red salsa
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce or minced chipotles in adobo
  • ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese or other melting cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese or other melting cheese
  • 4 extra large flour tortillas burrito-sized

Equipment

  • Large nonstick skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat avocado oil over medium heat until shimmering, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add ground chicken, diced red bell pepper, chopped white onion, and minced jalapeño to the skillet. Cook for 7-8 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic powder, chili powder, kosher salt, and ground cumin into the chicken mixture. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  4. Gently fold in cooked rice, salsa verde, and chipotle sauce. Combine until the rice is fully incorporated.
  5. Lay a burrito-sized flour tortilla flat, add shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup chicken filling, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  6. Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it from the bottom up to seal the burrito.
  7. In the same skillet, place the burritos seam-side down over medium heat. Toast for 3-4 minutes until golden, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burritoCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with different vegetables or proteins to suit your preferences. Freezing leftovers is an excellent way to save for quick future meals.

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