# Nacho Chicken Bean Burritos

A high-protein meal prep recipe for nacho chicken bean burritos that can be stored frozen.

- Servings: 12 servings
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## 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
- to taste Chipotle chili powder
- to taste Garlic powder
- to taste Black pepper
- 450 g 2% cottage cheese
- 10 slices reduced-fat American cheese
- 60 g cheddar powder
- 1 jalapeño, core and seeds removed
- 160 g fat-free milk
- to taste Salt
- to taste garlic powder
- 2 cans Amy’s refried beans
- 240 g 0% Greek yogurt
- 1 bundle cilantro, finely chopped
- 12 low-carb burrito-size tortillas

## Instructions

1. Combine chipotle peppers, honey, avocado oil, salt, apple cider vinegar, grated garlic, and seasonings. Add chicken thighs and toss until coated.
2. Place chicken on a wire rack set over a half-size sheet pan. Bake at 450°F for approximately 25 minutes, flipping halfway. Optionally, broil for 3-5 minutes at the end for extra char, watching closely to prevent burning.
3. For the nacho cheese, add cottage cheese, American cheese, cheese powder, jalapeño, milk, and seasonings to a blender. Blend for 2-3 minutes, until smooth and emulsified. Optionally, warm slightly before blending for smoother texture.
4. Add refried beans to a large bowl and microwave for 2 minutes to loosen.
5. Stir in Greek yogurt and chopped cilantro until smooth and creamy.
6. Lay out 12 tortillas, spread an even layer of refried beans, nacho cheese sauce, and top with diced chicken.
7. Roll tightly.
8. Wrap each burrito in foil or parchment and freeze for long-term storage.

## Equipment

- wire rack
- half-size sheet pan
- blender
- large bowl
- microwave
- foil or parchment

## Tips

- Longer marination time for chicken results in better taste.
- Broil chicken for 3-5 minutes at the end for extra char, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Warm cheese sauce slightly before blending for smoother texture.
- Reheat frozen burritos in microwave for 2-3 minutes, then pan fry to crisp the tortilla.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVW7oYwgWAG/?igsh=MWZ6dmViZ3JibnB0Mw==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/239cd935-fdb1-471d-8940-6556176d3308
- Extracted: 2026-05-02

Extracted from the video by Clip Recipe (https://www.cliprecipe.com). Quantities and steps are as stated or shown in the video. Site guide for agents: https://www.cliprecipe.com/llms.txt