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Cheesy Ground Chicken

Cheesy Ground Chicken Burritos for a Cozy Dinner Night

These Cheesy Ground Chicken Burritos deliver a comforting blend of seasoned chicken, melty cheese, and veggies for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 burritos
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken can substitute with ground turkey or lean ground beef
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced, can swap for any bell pepper
  • 1 medium white onion or yellow onion
  • 1 medium jalapeño pepper diced, optional
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust to spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin important for flavor
  • 2 cups cooked rice white, brown, or cauliflower rice
  • 1/2 cup salsa verde can swap for red salsa
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce or minced chipotles in adobo
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or sharp cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese or any Jack cheese
  • 4 large flour tortillas or corn tortillas for gluten-free

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat avocado oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken, red bell pepper, white onion, and jalapeño. Season with kosher salt and sauté for 7-8 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic powder, chili powder, kosher salt, and ground cumin. Cook for 1-2 more minutes.
  3. Reduce heat, stir in cooked rice, salsa verde, and chipotle sauce. Mix until well combined and adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Lay out flour tortillas. Add cheese, chicken filling, and more cheese, then roll tightly.
  5. Toast burritos seam-side down in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Slice the burritos in half and serve with dips like sour cream or salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burritoCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These burritos can be customized with different proteins and spice levels. Perfect for meal prepping and freezing for quick dinners later.

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