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Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Burritos

Savory Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Burritos for the Ultimate Feast

Experience the burst of flavor in Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Burritos, easy to prepare and perfect for any crowd.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 burritos
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil for browning
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt to enhance flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper for a subtle kick
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder adds depth
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder complements the garlic
  • 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika introduces a smoky essence
  • 0.25 cup Buffalo wing sauce choose medium heat
  • 2 tablespoon Unsalted butter for richness
For the Cheesy Filling
  • 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese for melty goodness
  • 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack or pepper Jack cheese adds creaminess
  • 4 oz Cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt for creaminess
  • 0.25 cup Finely chopped green onions (scallions) for freshness
  • 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro optional
  • 1 small Minced jalapeño optional
For the Filling and Assembly
  • 6–8 large Flour tortillas (10-inch) for wrapping
  • 1.5 cups Cooked rice warm
  • 1 cup Canned black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Corn kernels thawed or canned
  • 1 cup Shredded lettuce or finely shredded green cabbage for crunch
  • 1 small Red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 large Tomato seeded and diced
  • Extra buffalo sauce for drizzling
  • Ranch or blue cheese dressing for drizzling or dipping
  • Lime wedges for squeezing
  • Extra chopped cilantro and green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Burrito Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken dry, cut into small pieces, and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder, and paprika.
  2. Heat a skillet, add chicken, and cook for 7–9 minutes until browned.
  3. Add buffalo sauce and butter, stir until melted and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Mix cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses with cream cheese, sour cream, green onions, cilantro, and jalapeño in a bowl.
  5. Combine cooked chicken mixture with cheese mixture and fold together.
  6. Warm rice with a pinch of salt and lime juice; prepare other fillings as needed.
  7. Warm tortillas in a skillet for about 15–20 seconds per side.
  8. On each tortilla, layer rice, cheesy chicken mixture, beans, corn, lettuce, onions, and tomatoes.
  9. Fold sides of tortilla inward, roll tightly to secure fillings.
  10. In a skillet, cook burritos seam-side down for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  11. Rest burritos for 1–2 minutes, slice, and serve with sauces and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burritoCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Consider adding your favorite toppings like jalapeños or avocado to enhance the flavor!

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