High-Protein Chicken Burrito

High-Protein Chicken Burrito

Packed burrito with chipotle chicken, brown rice, black beans, and reduced-fat cheddar. A UK and US meal-prep staple.

Total time
30 min total
Difficulty
easy
Servings
2 servings

Per serving

1560 kcal total for 2 servings

26% kcal from protein

780

kcal

50g

protein

81g

carbs

16g

fat

Protein Carbs Fat

Ingredients

2servings
  • 300 g Chicken breast
  • 2 whole Large flour tortillas
  • 200 g Black beans (canned, drained)
  • 200 g Cooked brown rice
  • 60 g Reduced-fat cheddar cheese
  • 2 tsp Chipotle seasoning
  • 4 tbsp Greek yogurt (in place of sour cream)
  • 4 tbsp Salsa
  • 60 g Romaine lettuce
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 tsp Olive oil
  • ยฝ tsp Salt

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Instructions

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  1. 1

    Slice chicken into strips; toss with chipotle seasoning, olive oil, lime juice, and salt.

  2. 2
    ~5 min

    Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat 5โ€“6 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred. Rest 2 minutes, then chop roughly.

  3. 3
    ~1 min

    Warm tortillas briefly in a dry pan or microwave (15 seconds) to make them pliable.

  4. 4

    Spread a tablespoon of Greek yogurt down the centre of each tortilla.

  5. 5

    Layer rice, black beans, chopped chicken, shredded cheese, salsa, and shredded lettuce on top.

  6. 6

    Fold in the sides, then roll up tightly into a burrito.

  7. 7

    Cut in half diagonally and serve immediately, or wrap in foil. Store in the fridge up to 4 days.

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