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CHEESY GROUND CHICKEN & RICE BURRITOS

CHEESY GROUND CHICKEN & RICE BURRITOS


  • Author: Emily Walker
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 - 8 burritos 1x

Description

These burritos are stuffed with flavorful ground chicken, seasoned rice, melty cheese, and all your favorite fixings. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or freezer-friendly meal prep, they’re a cheesy, handheld comfort food that never disappoints.


Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground chicken

1 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade mix)

2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)

1 cup salsa (mild, medium, or hot)

1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed

1 cup corn (frozen or canned)

2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

68 large flour tortillas

Optional Toppings: Sour cream, guacamole, shredded lettuce, hot sauce


Instructions

Heat oil in a skillet. Cook onion and garlic until fragrant, then add ground chicken. Cook until browned.

Stir in taco seasoning, salsa, beans, and corn. Simmer 3–4 minutes.

Add cooked rice and mix well. Remove from heat.

Warm tortillas, then fill each with chicken mixture and a generous sprinkle of cheese. Roll tightly into burritos.

Optional: toast burritos in a skillet or bake at 400°F for 10 minutes for a golden, crispy outside.

Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or your favorite toppings.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 480 / Burrito
  • Fat: 18g/ Burrito
  • Carbohydrates: 50g / Burrito
  • Fiber: 6g / Burrito
  • Protein: 28g / Burrito