Chipotle Queso Chicken Burritos

Chipotle Queso Chicken Burritos

from Nikita Fair
10 servings
These Chipotle Queso Chicken Burritos offer 60 grams of protein each and taste like a cheat meal, making them a fantastic, macro-friendly meal prep option. They are super easy to make and can be reheated from frozen in just five minutes.

Ingredients

  • 60oz Chicken Breast
  • Garlic Salt
    1 tbsp
  • Taco Seasoning Packet
    1
  • Hatch Green Chilis
    1 can
  • 4oz Diced Chipotle Peppers
  • Lime

    juiced

    1
  • Fat Free Mozzarella
    3 ½ c
  • Pepper Jack Cheese
    ½ c
  • Pico De Gallo
    ½ c
  • 10g Fresh Cilantro
  • Cooked White Rice
    2 c
  • Low Calorie Tortillas
    10 large
  • 0% Fat Cottage Cheese
    2 ½ c
  • Taco Seasoning Packet
    ½
  • Red Enchilada Sauce
    ½ c
  • 2oz Diced Chipotle Peppers
  • Tbsps Tomato Salsa
    3
  • Fat Free Milk
    ¾ c

Directions

Chicken Preparation

  1. 1

    Place 60oz chicken breast into a slow cooker.

  2. 2

    Add 1 Tbsp garlic salt, 1 taco seasoning packet, 1 can Hatch green chilis, 4oz diced chipotle peppers, and the juice of 1 lime.

  3. 3

    Give it all a good mix.

  4. 4

    Cook the chicken in the slow cooker until tender and easily shreddable.

Chipotle Queso Sauce

  1. 1

    While the chicken is cooking, combine 2.5 cups 0% fat cottage cheese, 0.5 taco seasoning packet, 0.5 cup red enchilada sauce, 2oz diced chipotle peppers, 3 Tbsps tomato salsa, and 0.75 cup fat free milk in a blender.

  2. 2

    Blend until smooth.

Burrito Filling Assembly

  1. 1

    Once cooked, shred the chicken breast.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, 3.5 cups fat free mozzarella, 0.5 cup shredded pepper jack cheese, 0.5 cup pico de gallo, 10g fresh cilantro, 2 cups cooked white rice, and the prepared chipotle queso sauce.

  3. 3

    Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.

Burrito Assembly

  1. 1

    Lay out one of the 10 large low calorie tortillas.

  2. 2

    Spoon a generous amount of the chicken and queso mixture onto the tortilla.

  3. 3

    Fold the sides in, then roll it tightly to form a burrito.

  4. 4

    Repeat for the remaining tortillas and filling.

Freezing Instructions

  1. 1

    Wrap the burritos individually in aluminum foil, or place them in an airtight freezer bag.

  2. 2

    Place them in the freezer and keep frozen for up to 3 months.

Reheating Instructions

  1. 1

    To reheat, take out a frozen burrito and wrap it in a wet paper towel.

  2. 2

    Microwave it on a plate for 5-6 minutes.

  3. 3

    For a crispy finish, toast it in a pan or air fry for a few additional minutes.

Chipotle Queso Chicken Burritos

Chipotle Queso Chicken Burritos

10 servings450 cal

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About this Recipe

Fuel Your Day with High-Protein Chipotle Queso Chicken Burritos!

Craving a flavor-packed meal that feels like a cheat day but keeps your macros perfectly on track? Look no further than these incredible Chipotle Queso Chicken Burritos! Designed to deliver a massive 60 grams of protein per serving, these burritos are the ultimate macro-friendly meal prep solution. Forget bland diet food – these taste absolutely indulgent while supporting your fitness goals.

What makes these easy chicken burritos so special? It's the harmonious blend of robust flavors and incredible convenience. Juicy, seasoned chicken breast is combined with a creamy, spicy chipotle queso filling made from fat-free mozzarella, zesty pepper jack, and cottage cheese for that decadent texture without the extra calories. Brightened with Hatch green chilis, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime, every bite is an explosion of taste.

Making a batch of these high protein burritos means you'll have delicious, satisfying meals ready to go for days. They're perfect for busy weekdays, post-workout fuel, or simply when you want a quick, healthy chicken burrito that doesn't compromise on flavor. Wrapped in low calorie tortillas, these burritos are designed for maximum impact with minimal fuss.

Tips for Perfection:

  • Flavor Depth: Don't skip the lime juice – it brightens all the rich flavors.
  • Cheese Blend: The combination of cheeses is key to the creamy, 'queso' consistency while keeping the protein high and fat low.

Serving Suggestions & Variations: These burritos are a complete meal on their own, but you can always serve them with extra pico de gallo or a side of fresh salsa verde. For an extra kick, a drizzle of hot sauce before reheating is fantastic. You can also customize by adding corn or black beans to the chicken mixture if desired, though this will alter the macro count.

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