Name: Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Burritos
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, trimmed; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp kosher salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; ½ tsp smoked paprika; ⅔ cup buffalo wing sauce; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or pepper Jack cheese; 4 oz cream cheese, softened; ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt; ¼ cup finely chopped green onions; ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (optional); 1 small jalapeño, finely minced (optional); 6 –8 large flour tortillas (10-inch); 1 ½ cups cooked rice; 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup corn kernels; 1 cup shredded lettuce or finely shredded green cabbage; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 large tomato, seeded and diced; Extra buffalo sauce, for drizzling; Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for serving; Extra shredded cheese, for topping; Lime wedges, for squeezing; Extra chopped cilantro and green onions, for garnish

Description

Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Burritos blend spicy, cheesy flavors wrapped in a tortilla, perfect for gatherings or quick meals.

Ingredients

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1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, trimmed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
⅔ cup buffalo wing sauce
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or pepper Jack cheese
4 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup finely chopped green onions
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
1 small jalapeño, finely minced (optional)
6 –8 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
1 ½ cups cooked rice
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup corn kernels
1 cup shredded lettuce or finely shredded green cabbage
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 large tomato, seeded and diced
Extra buffalo sauce, for drizzling
Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for serving
Extra shredded cheese, for topping
Lime wedges, for squeezing
Extra chopped cilantro and green onions, for garnish

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Instructions

Pat chicken dry, cut into bite-size pieces, and toss with oil and seasoning. Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat until done.
Add buffalo sauce and butter to the skillet, simmer briefly, then set aside.
Combine cheeses, sour cream, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño in a bowl. Fold in warm buffalo chicken.
Warm rice, rinse beans and corn, and prepare veggies.
Warm tortillas in a skillet or oven.
Assemble burritos with rice, chicken mixture, beans, corn, lettuce, onion, and tomato.
Wrap burritos snugly and crisp in a skillet if desired.
Serve with extra sauce, dressing, lime wedges, and garnish.

Notes

For added flavor, warm the filling before assembly. Customize with your favorite toppings.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 burrito
Calories: 510
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 49g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 80mg