High Protein Queso Chicken & Rice Burritos

Serves 10
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Directions

  1. 1Grab thinly sliced chicken breast.
  2. 2Add low sodium taco seasoning.
  3. 3Drizzle with olive oil.
  4. 4Mix well.
  5. 5Air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 14-16 minutes, flipping halfway, or pan fry on medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes each side.
  6. 6Add low-fat cottage cheese to a blender cup.
  7. 7Pour in red enchilada sauce.
  8. 8Add cheddar cheese powder or grated cheddar cheese.
  9. 9Blend until smooth and creamy.
  10. 10Dice the cooked chicken.
  11. 11Combine the diced chicken with the queso sauce.
  12. 12Add pico de gallo.
  13. 13Sprinkle with light cheddar cheese.
  14. 14Mix well to combine all ingredients.
  15. 15Place a warm tortilla on a flat surface.
  16. 16Add cooked white rice.
  17. 17Spread nacho cheese sauce over the rice.
  18. 18Sprinkle with cilantro.
  19. 19Equally distribute the queso chicken filling.
  20. 20Roll up the burrito nice and tightly.
  21. 21Toast the burrito.
  22. 22Repeat the process for the remaining nine burritos.
  23. 23Wrap the finished burritos.
  24. 24Store them in the fridge or freezer.
  25. 25Reheat when ready to eat.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 KG Thinly Sliced Chicken Breast
  • 0.5 Packet Low Sodium Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1 Tsp Olive Oil
  • 400 g Low Fat Cottage Cheese
  • 200 g Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Cheddar Cheese Powder
  • 40 g grated cheddar cheese
  • 200 g Pico De Gallo
  • 80 g Light Cheddar Cheese
  • 10 Warm Tortillas
  • 100 g Cooked White Rice
  • 80 g Nacho Cheese Sauce
  • Cilantro

Equipment

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Tips

  • You can air fry or pan fry the chicken.
  • Store burritos in the freezer for weeks.
  • To reheat: thaw in the fridge overnight, microwave for 2 minutes covered with a damp paper towel, then air fry at 190°C (375°F) for 5-8 minutes until crispy.