Description
These Cheesy Ground Chicken and Rice Burritos are a flavorful and comforting meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Filled with seasoned ground chicken, sautéed vegetables, cooked rice, and a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, these burritos are toasted to perfection for a warm, melty finish. Customize with your favorite salsa or dipping sauces for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
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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 (white or brown)
- 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
- Cook the Ground Chicken and Vegetables: Heat 1 tbsp. avocado or olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken, chopped red bell pepper, white onion, and jalapeño pepper if using. Season lightly with salt. Cook for 7-8 minutes, breaking up the chicken into small pieces as it cooks, until chicken is fully cooked and vegetables are softened.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in garlic powder, chili powder, kosher salt, and ground cumin. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to toast the spices and deepen their flavors.
- Add Filling and Flavor: Mix in cooked rice, salsa verde, and chipotle sauce. Stir thoroughly to combine. Taste and adjust salt as needed. Remove skillet from heat.
- Build and Toast the Burritos: Lay one tortilla flat. Spread 1/4 cup of shredded cheese down the center, then add about 1/2 cup of the chicken filling. Top with another 1/4 cup of shredded cheese. Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll tightly into a burrito. Toast in a nonstick pan over medium heat, starting seam side down, until the tortilla is golden and cheese inside has melted. Toast each side as desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the burritos warm. Optionally, dip into sour cream, salsa, or guacamole, or serve alongside refried beans or chips and salsa for a complete meal.
Notes
- Ground Chicken can be substituted with ground turkey or lean ground beef for variation.
- Red Bell Pepper can be swapped with any colored bell pepper, such as green, yellow, or orange.
- Cooked Rice works as well with both white or brown rice.
- Salsa Verde may be replaced with your favorite red salsa or canned green chiles for different flavor profiles.
- Chipotle Sauce is similar to chipotles in adobo sauce but just the sauce. If needed, finely mince chipotles in adobo and use as a substitute.
- Use any shredded Jack cheese like Pepper Jack, Colby Jack, or a Mexican cheese blend instead of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
- For a mild version, omit jalapeño and chipotle sauce, and use a mild salsa instead.
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