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Freezer Burritos {Instant Pot}

The ultimate food prep recipe - freezer burritos! And even better? The components are made in the Instant Pot. Great to have on hand for lunches or last-minute dinners. 285 calories & 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 12 burritos
Calories: 2853 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

The chicken:
  • 1 ¾ pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoontsp paprika
  • 1 4 ounce can diced green chiles
  • salt to taste*
The Burritos:
  • 12 whole wheat tortillas I used Mission Carb Balance Whole Wheat Tortillas - Fajita size
  • ½ recipe of Instant Pot black beans & rice without avocado salsa
  • 1 ¼ cup salsa your favorite kind
  • 1 ¼ cup shredded Pepper Jack or Cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup minced cilantro

Instructions

The chicken:
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  1. Place the chicken breasts and chicken broth in the Instant Pot. Sprinkle the salt, cumin and paprika over the chicken. Pour the green chiles over top.
  2. Put the lid on the Instant Pot, close the steam vent and set to HIGH pressure using the manual setting. Set the time to 12 minutes. It will take the Instant Pot about 10 minutes to reach pressure.
  3. Once the time is expired, use natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release.
  4. Transfer the chicken breasts to a cutting board, shred with 2 forks, then transfer to a bowl.  Using a slotted spoon, scoop out the diced chiles and stir into the shredded chicken. Taste and add salt, if desired. If not making the burritos right away, store the chicken in a resealable container and pour some of the cooking liquid over the chicken.
The burritos:
  1. Scoop ⅓ cup rice and bean mixture and ⅓ cup shredded chicken into the center of a tortilla. Top with 1 ½ tablespoons salsa, 2 tablespoons cheese and some cilantro. Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll into a burrito. Wrap in wax paper, then in plastic wrap.
  2. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Place all of the wrapped burritos in one or two large resealable freezer bags.
  3. Freeze until ready to use.
To reheat:
  1. From frozen, remove the plastic wrap and loosen the wax paper slightly. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute, turn over the burrito and microwave for an additional minute. The timing will vary depending on the wattage of your microwave.

Notes

  • Weight Watchers Points: 5 (SmartPoints), 7 (Points+)

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Burrito Calories 285.3kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 30.9g (10%) Protein 23.8g (48%) Fat 8.9g (14%) Saturated Fat 4.4g (22%) Cholesterol 48.3mg (16%) Sodium 688mg (29%) Fiber 15.7g (63%) Sugar 1.8g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12burritos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2853

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Burrito
Calories 285.3kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 30.9g 10%
Protein 23.8g 48%
Fat 8.9g 14%
Saturated Fat 4.4g 22%
Cholesterol 48.3mg 16%
Sodium 688mg 29%
Fiber 15.7g 63%
Sugar 1.8g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.