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High Protein Cheesy Chicken and Rice Burritos

These hearty burritos are packed with protein and flavor, making them a perfect meal for any time of day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course main
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 burritos
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cooking Oil

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Vegetables

  • 1 unit onion, finely diced

Meat

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Spices

  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp ground pepper

Canned Goods

  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained

Grains

  • 1.5 cups cooked brown rice

Cheese

  • 1.5 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, divided

Herbs

  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Tortillas

  • 6 large (10-inch) high-protein flour tortillas

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook onion until soft.
  • Add chicken and spices, cook until golden and cooked through, then add garlic.
  • Stir in tomatoes and simmer until liquid reduces, then add rice and cheese until melted.
  • Warm tortillas, fill with mixture, and roll tightly.
  • Cook burritos seam-side down in a skillet until golden brown.
  • Cut in half and serve with salsa, avocado, lime, and greens.

Notes

Serve with your favorite toppings for added flavor!
Keyword chicken