Savor Cheesy Ground Chicken and Rice Burritos for a Cozy Dinner
Enjoy a warm and delightful dinner with these cheesy ground chicken and rice burritos. Perfect for a cozy night in!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the cooked rice, black beans, taco seasoning, and half of the cheese. Mix well.
- Warm the tortillas in a separate skillet, then spoon the chicken and rice mixture onto each tortilla.
- Top with salsa and the remaining cheese.
- Roll up the tortillas, place them seam-side down in a baking dish, and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add diced peppers or onions to the chicken mixture.
- These burritos are great for meal prep and can be frozen for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheesy, ground chicken, rice, burritos, dinner