High Protein, Sheet Pan Cheesy Chicken Fajita Burritos

50m
Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1Start by adding diced onions and bell peppers to a sheet pan.
  2. 2Add about a tablespoon of salt.
  3. 3Toss the vegetables and salt together in the sheet pan.
  4. 4Bake at 425°F for 20-30 minutes, or until soft and moisture has mostly evaporated.
  5. 5Add diced chicken thighs right over the top of the roasted vegetables.
  6. 6Add tomato paste, chili paste, three packets of taco seasoning of choice, and a little bit of neutral oil.
  7. 7Give it a mix until it’s completely combined.
  8. 8Toss the sheet pan with the chicken and vegetables in the oven to cook for 18-20 minutes at 425°F.
  9. 9Remove the pan from the oven and immediately add pico de gallo, Greek yogurt, reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, and reduced-fat cheddar cheese.
  10. 10Mix everything together until the cheese is melted and the mixture is fully combined.
  11. 11Top it off with a little bit of extra mozzarella and return to oven for 2-3 minutes to melt.
  12. 12Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
  13. 13Use a spatula to cut the mixture into about 12 equally sized rectangles.
  14. 14Assemble the burritos by placing one portion of filling in each burrito-sized tortilla and rolling it tightly.
  15. 15Wrap the burritos in foil or parchment paper.

Ingredients

  • 6 bell peppers, diced
  • 2 onions, diced
  • 15 g coarse salt
  • 1360 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
  • 40 g tomato paste
  • 30 g chili paste (harissa or adobo sauce)
  • 3 packets taco seasoning
  • 20 g neutral oil
  • oregano
  • chili powder
  • 280 g pico de gallo
  • 150 g 0% Greek yogurt
  • 120 g reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
  • 80 g reduced-fat cheddar cheese
  • 80 g reduced-fat mozzarella
  • Chopped fresh cilantro
  • 12 burrito-sized tortillas

Equipment

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Tips

  • For extra browning, switch oven to broil for 2-3 minutes at the end.
  • To reheat, wrap in a paper towel and microwave for 3-4 mins, air fry or pan fry after if you want a crispy tortilla.