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Bertha Jones

Cheesy Chicken Burritos

A quick and satisfying meal featuring savory ground chicken, colorful vegetables, and gooey cheese wrapped in warm tortillas, perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground chicken Can substitute with ground turkey or plant-based proteins.
  • 1 bell pepper, diced Use any color bell pepper.
  • 1 onion, diced Yellow or white onion works best.
  • 2 cups cooked rice Any variety of cooked rice can be used.
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Use your favorite cheese, like cheddar or pepper jack.
  • 4 large tortillas Flour or corn tortillas can be used.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Oil for toasting Vegetable oil or any oil of your choice.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground chicken until browned.
  2. Add the diced bell pepper and onion, cooking until soft.
  3. Stir in the cooked rice and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Lay each tortilla flat and add a portion of the chicken mixture and shredded cheese.
  5. Roll up the tortillas tightly to form burritos.
  6. In the same skillet, heat oil and place the burritos seam-side down; toast until golden and crispy on all sides.
  7. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

Consider serving with guacamole, sour cream, or salsa. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; freeze for up to 2 months.

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