# Chicken Cheddar Bacon Burritos

These chicken cheddar bacon burritos are perfect for meal prep, offering 500 calories and 60 grams of protein per serving, making them ideal for enjoying all week long while working towards summer fitness goals.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- pan
- tongs
- baking sheet
- knife
- cutting board
- blender
- bowl
- spatula

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJjhw03udB6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/05a9f494-a113-46e3-b87d-ab18b45b9ccf
- Extracted: 2025-11-14

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