Cheesy Ground Chicken Rice Burritos (Print Version)

Cheesy, hearty burritos packed with ground chicken, rice, peppers, and melty cheese, all wrapped in warm tortillas.

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
02 - 8 oz ground chicken
03 - 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
04 - 1/3 cup chopped white onion
05 - 1 tbsp finely chopped jalapeño pepper (optional)
06 - 1 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1 tsp chili powder
08 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt or 1/4 tsp sea salt, plus more to taste
09 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
10 - 1 cup cooked rice
11 - 1/4 cup salsa verde or your favorite salsa
12 - 1 tbsp chipotle sauce
13 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
14 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
15 - 4 extra large flour tortillas (burrito-sized)

# Directions:

01 - Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add 8 oz ground chicken, 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper, 1/3 cup chopped white onion, and 1 tbsp finely chopped jalapeño pepper. Add a pinch of salt and cook for 7-8 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies are softened. Break the chicken into small pieces as it cooks.
02 - Stir 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp ground cumin into the chicken and vegetables. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the seasonings and enhance their flavor.
03 - Add 1 cup cooked rice, 1/4 cup salsa verde, and 1 tbsp chipotle sauce to the skillet. Stir to combine evenly, then taste and season with more salt if needed. Turn off the heat.
04 - Lay one extra large flour tortilla onto a flat surface. Spread 1/4 cup shredded cheese down the center, then top with a heaping 1/2 cup of the chicken filling. Sprinkle another 1/4 cup shredded cheese over the filling, fold the sides inward, and roll it into a burrito. Toast the burrito, seam side down, in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Toast both sides until golden.
05 - Serve the burritos with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or a side of refried beans or tortilla chips.

# Notes:

01 - To reduce spice, omit jalapeño and chipotle sauce and use a mild salsa.

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