Chicken Cheddar Bacon Burritos

25 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Start by laying out the center-cut bacon on a baking sheet.
  2. 2Cook the bacon in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes until crispy.
  3. 3Season 2 pounds of chicken breast with smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin.
  4. 4Pan-sear the chicken on both sides until browned.
  5. 5Finish cooking the chicken in the oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  6. 6Chop the cooked chicken and bacon into small pieces.
  7. 7For the jalapeño popper sauce, combine light cream cheese, non-fat Greek yogurt, onion powder, and water in a blender.
  8. 8Blend the sauce until smooth.
  9. 9In a bowl, combine the chopped chicken, chopped bacon, 80 grams of light cheddar cheese, 100 grams of fat-free cheese, and jalapeños.
  10. 10Add the prepared jalapeño popper sauce to the chicken mixture and mix well.
  11. 11Place a portion of the mixture onto a burrito tortilla.
  12. 12Roll the burritos tightly.
  13. 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.