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Cheesy Ground Chicken and Rice Burritos

Cheesy Ground Chicken and Rice Burritos
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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Cheesy Ground Chicken and Rice Burritos! This delicious recipe combines savory ground chicken, colorful bell peppers, and gooey cheese all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. Ready in just 25 minutes, these burritos are perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep—everyone will love them! Customize your filling with additional ingredients like black beans or corn for extra flavor and texture. Serve with dips like sour cream or guacamole for a delightful experience that’s sure to please.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 8 oz Ground Chicken
  • 1/2 cup Red Bell Pepper, chopped
  • 1/3 cup White Onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped Jalapeño Pepper (optional)
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 cup Cooked Rice
  • 1/4 cup Salsa Verde
  • 1 tbsp Chipotle Sauce
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 4 Extra Large Flour Tortillas

Instructions

  1. Heat avocado oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken, red bell pepper, white onion, and season with salt. Cook for 7-8 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  2. Stir in garlic powder, chili powder, kosher salt, and cumin; cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add cooked rice, salsa verde, and chipotle sauce; mix well and adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. On a tortilla, place shredded cheese down the center, add the filling mixture, top with more cheese, fold sides inward, and roll tightly into a burrito.
  5. Toast seam side down in the skillet until golden brown. Serve warm with your favorite dips.

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