Cheesy Ground Chicken Burritos (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Proteins and Oils
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1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
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8 ounces ground chicken
→ Vegetables and Peppers
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1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
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1/3 cup chopped white onion
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1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeño pepper (optional)
→ Spices and Seasonings
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, plus additional to taste
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
→ Grains and Sauces
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1 cup cooked rice
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1/4 cup salsa verde or preferred salsa
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1 tablespoon chipotle sauce
→ Cheeses
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Wraps
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4 extra large flour tortillas (burrito-sized)
# Instructions:
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Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken, chopped red bell pepper, white onion, and jalapeño if using. Season lightly with salt. Cook for 7-8 minutes, breaking the chicken into small pieces, until fully cooked and vegetables are softened.
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Stir in garlic powder, chili powder, kosher salt, and ground cumin. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices and enhance their flavor.
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Add cooked rice, salsa verde, and chipotle sauce to the skillet. Mix thoroughly to combine evenly. Adjust seasoning with additional salt if necessary. Remove from heat.
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Lay one flour tortilla flat. Spread 1/4 cup shredded cheese down the center, then top with approximately 1/2 cup chicken and rice filling. Sprinkle another 1/4 cup shredded cheese over filling. Fold sides inward and roll tightly into a burrito shape.
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Place burrito seam-side down in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Toast the bottom and then the top until golden and cheese is melted, ensuring the burrito is warmed through.
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Serve immediately. Optional accompaniments include sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or a side of refried beans and chips.
# Notes:
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Ground chicken can be substituted with lean ground turkey or beef. Red bell pepper may be replaced with any bell pepper variety. White or brown rice works well for the filling. Mild salsa can be used to reduce heat by omitting jalapeño and chipotle sauce.