Description
These Cheesy Ground Chicken and Rice Burritos are a flavorful and satisfying meal, combining seasoned ground chicken, sautéed vegetables, rice, and melted cheese wrapped in warm flour tortillas. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a tasty lunch, they boast a balance of savory spices and a creamy, cheesy finish. Customize them with your favorite salsa or dips for extra zest.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 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)
Seasonings
- 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
Other Ingredients
- 1 cup Cooked Rice
- 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 oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. When hot, add ground chicken, chopped red bell pepper, white onion, and jalapeño pepper (if using). Sprinkle a pinch of salt and cook for 7-8 minutes, breaking the chicken into small pieces as it cooks, until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables have softened.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in garlic powder, chili powder, kosher salt, and ground cumin. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices and enhance their flavors.
- Add Filling and Flavor: Mix in the cooked rice, salsa verde, and chipotle sauce. Stir everything to combine evenly. Taste the mixture and adjust salt if needed, then turn off the heat.
- Build and Toast the Burritos: Lay one extra-large flour tortilla flat. Spread 1/4 cup of shredded cheese down the center, top with about 1/2 cup of the chicken and rice filling, then sprinkle another 1/4 cup of cheese on top. Fold the sides inward and roll it up tightly into a burrito. Toast the burrito in a nonstick pan over medium heat, starting seam-side down, until the bottom and top are golden and cheese is melted.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the burritos warm. Optional accompaniments include sour cream, salsa, guacamole, creamy refried beans, or chips with salsa for a complete, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Jalapeño pepper is optional; omit if you prefer less heat.
- Use leftover cooked rice to save time or cook fresh rice ahead of time.
- Avocado oil can be substituted with olive oil or your preferred cooking oil.
- Flour tortillas labeled as ‘burrito-sized’ are typically extra large, around 10-12 inches in diameter.
- Toast burritos gently to avoid burning the tortillas while melting the cheese inside.
- Feel free to swap cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese ratio or types according to preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Keywords: cheesy ground chicken burritos, chicken and rice burritos, easy burrito recipe, quick chicken dinner, Mexican-inspired burritos
