Cheesy Chicken Fajita Burritos

Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. 2Add diced onions and bell peppers to a sheet pan and add about a tablespoon of salt.
  3. 3Toss them and bake at 425°F for 20-30 minutes.
  4. 4Add diced chicken thighs right over the top, along with tomato paste, chili paste, three packets of taco seasoning of choice, and a little bit of neutral oil.
  5. 5Give it a mix until it's completely combined.
  6. 6Toss that in the oven to cook, bake at 425°F for 18-20 minutes, then broil for 3-4 minutes for extra browning.
  7. 7Remove from oven and add pico de gallo, Greek yogurt, reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, and reduced-fat cheddar cheese and mix them.
  8. 8Top it off with a little bit of extra mozzarella and fresh cilantro.
  9. 9Use a spatula to cut it into about 12 equally sized rectangles.
  10. 10Assemble the burritos by placing one portion of filling in each burrito-sized tortilla and roll tightly.
  11. 11Wrap in foil or parchment and freeze for later.

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
  • fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 12 burrito-sized tortillas

Equipment

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Tips

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