Nacho Chicken Bean Burritos
Serves 12
Directions
- 1Combine chipotle peppers, honey, avocado oil, salt, apple cider vinegar, grated garlic, and seasonings to make a quick honey chipotle marinade.
- 2Add boneless, skinless chicken thighs to the marinade and toss until coated.
- 3Place chicken on a wire rack set over a half-size sheet pan.
- 4Bake the chicken at 450 don't forget to add the degree symbol. for approximately 25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- 5For the nacho cheese, add cottage cheese, American cheese, cheese powder, a jalape den't forget to add the degree symbol. core and seeds removed, milk, and seasonings to a blender.
- 6Blend the nacho cheese mixture for 2-3 minutes until completely smooth and emulsified.
- 7Add refried beans to a large bowl and microwave for 2 minutes to loosen them.
- 8Stir in Greek yogurt and chopped cilantro into the refried beans until smooth and creamy.
- 9Lay out 12 low-carb burrito tortillas.
- 10Spread an even layer of refried beans on each tortilla.
- 11Top with nacho cheese sauce.
- 12Add diced cooked chicken.
- 13Roll the burritos tightly.
- 14Wrap each burrito in foil or parchment and freeze for long-term storage.
Ingredients
- 1120 g boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 30 g diced chipotle peppers in adobo
- 20 g honey
- 15 g avocado oil
- 10 g apple cider vinegar
- 5 garlic cloves, grated
- 1.5 Tbsp coarse salt
- Chipotle chili powder
- Garlic powder
- Black pepper
- 450 g 2% cottage cheese
- 10 reduced-fat American cheese slices
- 60 g cheese powder
- 1 jalape den core and seeds removed
- 160 g fat-free milk
- Salt
- garlic powder
- 2 cans Amy's refried beans
- 240 g 0% Greek yogurt
- 1 bundle cilantro, finely chopped
- 12 low-carb burrito-size tortillas
Equipment
wire rackhalf-size sheet panblenderlarge bowlfoilparchment
Tips
- Longer marination time for chicken results in better flavor.
- Broil chicken for 3-5 minutes at the end for extra char, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Warm nacho cheese ingredients slightly before blending for a smoother texture.
- To reheat frozen burritos, microwave for 2-3 minutes then pan fry to crisp the tortilla.
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