Irresistibly Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Burritos You’ll Love
These Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Burritos are packed with flavor and customizable, perfect for any meal.
Equipment
- large skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Microwave
- aluminum foil
Ingredients
For the Chicken Filling
- 1.5 lb Boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs perfectly tender and easy to cook is key for a juicy filling
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil helps to get a nice sear on the chicken
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt essential for enhancing the flavors
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper adds warmth and depth
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder brings aromatic richness
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder complements garlic for a flavor boost
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika adds a smoky flavor
- 0.75 cup Buffalo wing sauce the star ingredient for signature kick
- 2 tablespoon Unsalted butter for richness and helps coat the chicken
For the Cheesy Mixture
- 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese because what's a burrito without extra cheese?
- 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack or pepper Jack cheese adds creaminess and heat if using pepper Jack
- 4 oz Cream cheese cut into cubes for gooey texture
- 0.5 cup Sour cream or Greek yogurt for a creamy tang
- 0.25 cup Chopped green onions for fresh crunch
- 0.25 cup Chopped fresh cilantro optional but recommended
- 1 small Jalapeño finely minced, optional for heat
For Assembly
- 6-8 pieces Large flour tortillas 10-inch size for wrapping
- 1.5 cups Cooked rice white, brown, or cilantro-lime
- 1 cup Canned black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup Corn kernels frozen and thawed, or canned and drained
- 1 cup Shredded lettuce or finely shredded green cabbage for freshness in every bite
- 1 small Red onion thinly sliced
- 1 large Tomato seeded and diced
For Topping and Serving
- Extra buffalo sauce for drizzling
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing for drizzling or dipping
- Extra shredded cheese for topping
- Lime wedges for squeezing
- Extra chopped cilantro and green onions for garnish
Instructions
Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Burritos
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and cut it into pieces. Toss with olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 7–9 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in buffalo wing sauce and butter until butter melts and chicken is coated, simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Combine cheeses, cream cheese, sour cream, green onions, cilantro, and jalapeño in a mixing bowl.
- Fold the buffalo chicken mixture into the cheese mixture until creamy, adjusting seasoning to taste.
- Warm rice and season lightly with salt; prepare beans, corn, lettuce, onion, and tomatoes for assembly.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for 15–20 seconds until pliable.
- Assemble burritos with rice, chicken mixture, beans, corn, lettuce, onion, and tomato.
- Roll the burritos tightly and place seam-side down on a plate.
- Cook assembled burritos in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- Let the burritos rest before slicing in half and serve with buffalo sauce, dressing, lime wedges, and garnish.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Adjust buffalo sauce based on heat preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 1burritoCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg
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