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Healthy Chicken Burritos

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

These Healthy Chicken Burritos are packed with juicy seasoned chicken, fresh veggies, black beans, and brown rice — all wrapped in a warm whole wheat tortilla for the ultimate satisfying bite.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs, cut into strips
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
  • 1 large avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese
  • 4 large whole wheat tortillas
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, toss the chicken strips with olive oil and taco seasoning until evenly coated.
  3. Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until fully cooked and browned.
  4. Lay out each tortilla and layer with rice, beans, chicken, tomatoes, avocado, lettuce, cheese, yogurt, and cilantro.
  5. Roll the burritos tightly, folding in the sides as you go.
  6. Sear the burritos seam-side down in the skillet for 1 to 2 minutes per side until crisp.
  7. Let rest for a minute before slicing in half and serving warm.

Notes

  • Warm tortillas before assembling to prevent tearing.
  • Don’t overfill to make rolling easier and cleaner.
  • Wrap burritos in foil for meal prep or freezing.
  • Add lime juice to yogurt for extra zest.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burrito
  • Calories: 430
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 31g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

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