Chicken Cheddar Bacon Burritos
Directions
- 1Start by laying out the center-cut bacon on a baking sheet.
- 2Cook the bacon in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes until crispy.
- 3Season 2 pounds of chicken breast with smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin.
- 4Pan-sear the chicken on both sides until browned.
- 5Finish cooking the chicken in the oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 6Chop the cooked chicken and bacon into small pieces.
- 7For the jalapeño popper sauce, combine light cream cheese, non-fat Greek yogurt, onion powder, and water in a blender.
- 8Blend the sauce until smooth.
- 9In a bowl, combine the chopped chicken, chopped bacon, 80 grams of light cheddar cheese, 100 grams of fat-free cheese, and jalapeños.
- 10Add the prepared jalapeño popper sauce to the chicken mixture and mix well.
- 11Place a portion of the mixture onto a burrito tortilla.
- 12Roll the burritos tightly.
- 13Bake the assembled burritos in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 6 slices Center Cut Bacon
- 2 pounds chicken breast or thigh
- smoked paprika
- chili powder
- garlic powder
- cumin
- light cream cheese
- non-fat Greek yogurt
- onion powder
- water
- salt
- pepper
- 80 grams light cheddar cheese
- 100 grams fat-free cheese
- jalape
- burrito
Equipment
pantongsbaking sheetknifecutting boardblenderbowlspatula
Tips
- Use center-cut bacon instead of turkey bacon for better taste with similar macros.
- Season chicken generously.
- Pan-sear chicken for a nice crust before baking.
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