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Close-up of a high protein chicken queso burrito with melted cheese and grilled chicken

High Protein Chicken Queso Burrito


  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 burritos 1x

Description

A delicious and protein-packed chicken queso burrito filled with tender grilled chicken, creamy queso cheese sauce, black beans, and brown rice, wrapped in a warm whole wheat tortilla. Perfect for a satisfying and nutritious meal.


Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup reduced-fat queso cheese sauce
4 large whole wheat tortillas (10-inch)
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt


Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken pieces to the skillet and season with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Cook the chicken for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and lightly browned.
Warm the whole wheat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
In a small saucepan, gently heat the queso cheese sauce over low heat until warm, stirring occasionally.
To assemble each burrito, lay a tortilla flat and evenly distribute 1/4 cup cooked brown rice in the center.
Add 1/4 cup black beans on top of the rice, followed by 1/4 of the cooked chicken pieces.
Drizzle 2 tablespoons of warm queso cheese sauce over the chicken.
Sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the filling.
Top with 2 tablespoons diced tomatoes, 1 tablespoon diced red onion, and 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro.
Add 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt on top for creaminess.
Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll tightly from the bottom up to form a burrito.
Optional: Place the burrito seam-side down in a skillet over medium heat and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side to crisp the tortilla.
Serve immediately while warm.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes