Cheesy Chicken Rice Burritos

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 17

Cheesy Chicken Rice Burritos Recipe

by The Chefin Mexican

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/2 tablespoon canola oil
	1 lb ground chicken
	6 ounces medium salsa
	2 tablespoons hot taco sauce
	1 -2 cup shredded cheese
	1 package lipton Mexican rice ( I use Lipton Taco Rice )
	8 -10 flour tortillas ( soft taco size , 8 inches )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

489

Sugar

Fat

21g

Cheesy Chicken Rice Burritos are a delicious Mexican-inspired dish that is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. The combination of seasoned ground chicken, cooked rice, and melted cheese make for a tasty meal that can be customized with your favorite toppings like fresh guacamole or sour cream. This recipe is easy to make and can be on the table in just 30 minutes. The soft tortilla wrapping keeps everything together for a satisfying and filling bite.

Instructions

1.	Heat the canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2.	Brown the ground chicken for 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink.
3.	Add the medium salsa and hot taco sauce and stir for 2 minutes.
4.	Prepare the Lipton Mexican rice according to package instructions.
5.	Spread each soft taco with a spoonful of the cooked rice.
6.	Spoon the chicken mixture on top of the rice.
7.	Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the chicken mixture.
8.	Roll each burrito by folding in the two sides and then rolling up from the bottom.
9.	Serve the burritos immediately or wrap them in foil and keep them warm in a low oven until ready to eat.

PROS

Cheesy Chicken Rice Burritos are a quick and easy meal that can be made in just 30 minutes.

The combination of chicken, rice, cheese, and salsa make for a flavorful and satisfying dinner.

CONS

These burritos are not particularly healthy, as they are high in calories and fat.

Additionally, the high amount of sodium in the salsa and taco sauce may be a concern for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe is not particularly healthy, it does contain protein from the chicken and some nutrients from the Lipton Mexican rice.
To reduce the sodium in this recipe, you could make your own salsa and taco sauce using fresh ingredients and spices instead of using store-bought versions.