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Cheesy Ground Chicken and Rice Burritos Recipe

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Cheesy Ground Chicken and Rice Burritos are a delicious and satisfying meal featuring seasoned ground chicken, sautéed vegetables, cooked rice, and a blend of cheeses wrapped in warm flour tortillas. Perfectly toasted until golden and melty, these burritos deliver bold flavors with a hint of chipotle and a satisfying cheesy finish.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Avocado Oil or Olive Oil
  • 8 oz Ground Chicken
  • 1/2 cup chopped Red Bell Pepper
  • 1/3 cup chopped White Onion
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped Jalapeño Pepper (optional)
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt (or 1/4 tsp Sea Salt), plus more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 cup Cooked Rice
  • 1/4 cup Salsa Verde or your favorite salsa
  • 1 tbsp Chipotle Sauce
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 4 Extra Large Flour Tortillas (burrito-sized)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Ground Chicken and Vegetables: Heat 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add 8 oz ground chicken, 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper, 1/3 cup chopped white onion, and 1 tbsp finely chopped jalapeño pepper. Season with a pinch of salt. Cook for 7-8 minutes, breaking the chicken into small pieces as it cooks until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are softened.
  2. Add Seasonings: Stir in 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp ground cumin into the chicken and veggies. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the seasonings and enhance the flavors.
  3. Add Filling and Flavor: Add 1 cup cooked rice, 1/4 cup salsa verde, and 1 tbsp chipotle sauce to the skillet. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt if necessary. Turn off the heat.
  4. Build and Toast the Burritos: Lay one extra large flour tortilla on a flat surface. Spread 1/4 cup shredded cheese down the center. Top with a heaping 1/2 cup of the chicken filling, then sprinkle another 1/4 cup of shredded cheese over the filling. Fold the sides of the tortilla inward and roll tightly into a burrito. Toast the burrito seam-side down in a nonstick pan over medium heat, toasting the bottom and then the top until golden and cheese is melted.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the burritos hot. Optional accompaniments include sour cream, salsa, guacamole, creamy refried beans, or your favorite chips and salsa for a complete meal.

Notes

  • For extra heat, include the jalapeño pepper or add more chipotle sauce.
  • Use cooked rice ahead of time or leftover rice to speed up preparation.
  • If preferred, substitute ground chicken with ground turkey or lean ground beef.
  • For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free tortillas.
  • To melt the cheese thoroughly, cover the pan briefly while toasting the burrito.
  • These burritos can be made in advance and refrigerated; reheat in a skillet or microwave before serving.

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