Chicken Cheddar Bacon Burritos

25m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Place 6 slices of center-cut bacon on a baking sheet.
  2. 2Bake the bacon at 400°F (204°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until crispy.
  3. 3Chop the cooked bacon into small pieces.
  4. 4Season 2 pounds of flightless bird (chicken) with smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin.
  5. 5Mix the seasonings into the chicken.
  6. 6Pan-sear the chicken on both sides until a nice sear is achieved.
  7. 7Finish cooking the chicken in the oven at 425°F for 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F or higher.
  8. 8Dice the cooked chicken.
  9. 9Combine light cream cheese, non-fat Greek yogurt, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a blender to create the jalapeño popper sauce.
  10. 10Add the diced chicken, chopped bacon, 80g of light cheddar cheese, 100g of fat-free mozzarella cheese, and jalapeños to a bowl.
  11. 11Pour the prepared sauce into the bowl with the chicken mixture.
  12. 12Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
  13. 13Lay out a burrito wrap.
  14. 14Add a portion of the chicken and bacon mixture to the wrap.
  15. 15Fold the burrito by first folding in the sides and then rolling it tightly.
  16. 16Place the rolled burritos onto a baking sheet.
  17. 17Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 6 slices center cut bacon
  • 2 pounds chicken breast or thigh (boneless, skinless)
  • smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 100 g light cream cheese
  • 200 g nonfat Greek yogurt
  • onion powder
  • 80 g light cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 100 g fat-free mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • jalapeños
  • 6 large Xtreme Wellness wraps

Equipment

baking sheetparchment paperpanovenchopping boardknifeblenderbowltongs

Tips

  • Use center cut bacon instead of turkey bacon for better taste and same macros.
  • You can eat these burritos all week long.
  • Lightly toast each burrito in a pan seam-side down for crispness.
  • Let cool and wrap each burrito in foil or plastic wrap for storage.
  • This meal prep is great for losing weight by eating your favorite foods.
  • Season chicken generously.
  • Dice bacon as small as possible.
  • For the sauce, use light cream cheese, nonfat Greek yogurt, onion powder, salt and pepper.
  • Make sure to blend well the sauce ingredients.
  • Divide the chicken popper mixture evenly onto each wrap (~1 cup per wrap).