Cheesy Ground Chicken and Rice Burritos
Easy Cheesy Ground Chicken and Rice Burritos filled with seasoned chicken, fluffy rice, salsa, and melted cheese, all wrapped in warm tortillas for a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Burrito Filling
- 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil
- 8 oz ground chicken
- 0.5 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 0.33 cup chopped onion white or yellow
- 1 tbsp finely chopped jalapeño optional, for heat
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 0.25 cup salsa verde or mild red salsa
- 1 tbsp chipotle sauce use less for milder heat
Assembly
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas burrito-sized
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the ground chicken, red bell pepper, onion, and jalapeño if using, then cook for 7–8 minutes, breaking the chicken into small crumbles, until the meat is cooked through and the vegetables have softened.
- Sprinkle in the garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and cumin. Stir well and cook for 1–2 minutes so the spices toast lightly and coat the chicken and vegetables evenly.
- Add the cooked rice, salsa, and chipotle sauce to the skillet. Stir until everything is fully combined and the rice is coated in the saucy mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or chipotle if needed, then remove the pan from the heat and let the filling cool slightly.
- Warm the flour tortillas until pliable. Place a tortilla on a work surface and scatter a layer of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese down the center. Spoon some of the chicken and rice mixture over the cheese.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla toward the center, then roll from the bottom up into a tight burrito. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Return the skillet to medium heat with a light coating of oil. Place the burritos seam-side down in the pan and cook for a few minutes per side until the tortillas are golden in spots and the cheese inside has melted. Serve warm.
Notes
For an easy meal prep option, cool the burritos completely, wrap individually, and refrigerate or freeze. Reheat in the microwave for a quick, soft burrito or in the oven or skillet for a crispier tortilla.