Description
Cheesy, spicy, and satisfying burritos perfect for using up leftover chicken with bold flavors that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie works great)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (adjust spice level to your preference)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or pepper jack for extra kick)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing (for drizzling)
- 4 large flour tortillas (or whole-wheat for a healthier option)
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
- Lettuce, diced tomatoes, and avocado for filling and topping (optional)
- Black beans or corn for added texture and flavor (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the shredded chicken and buffalo sauce in a large mixing bowl, mixing well.
- Add the softened cream cheese and shredded cheese to the chicken mixture and stir until nicely blended.
- Mix cooked rice with a pinch of salt and pepper in a separate bowl, adding black beans or corn if desired.
- Assemble your burritos by laying each tortilla flat and spooning the chicken mixture down the center, topping with rice and additional toppings.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla inward over the filling, then roll tightly from the bottom to the top.
- Place the burritos seam-side down in a greased baking dish and drizzle with dressing if desired.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until heated through and cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
To lighten up, consider lettuce wraps instead of tortillas or non-dairy substitutes for a vegan option. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg