Freezer Friendly Green Chile Chicken Burritos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
434 kcal
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Cuisine
South American, Mexican
Freezer Friendly Green Chile Chicken Burritos
Description
This recipe creates hearty green chile chicken burritos featuring a recaito mixture of garlic, diced onions, green and red bell peppers, cilantro, jalapeño, and canned diced green chiles sautéed in olive oil. Ground chicken is added to this flavorful base and seasoned with cumin, salt, and pepper before cooking through. Separately, diced gold potatoes are cooked with olive oil and garlic powder until tender and browned.
Once components are prepared, the burritos are assembled with the chicken and recaito mixture, browned potatoes, salsa or enchilada sauce, and shredded Mexican blend cheese all wrapped in large burrito-sized tortillas. This combination offers a balance of textures, warmth, and mildly spicy flavor.
The burritos are designed for freezing: individually wrapped and stored to be reheated conveniently by microwaving after thawing. This makes the recipe practical for meal prep or busy days. The mixture of vegetables, protein, starch, and cheese creates a balanced and filling meal option.
Ingredients
- For the recaito mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup yellow onion very finely diced
- ½ cup green bell pepper very finely diced
- ½ cup red bell pepper very finely diced
- ½ cup cilantro very finely diced
- 1 jalapeño seeded and finely diced
- 1 diced green chiles 4.5 ounce can
- FOR THE CHICKEN:
- 1 pound ground chicken lean, 93%, or turkey
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- For the potatoes:
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 ½ cups gold potato ½ inch diced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Add-ins:
- ½ cup salsa or enchilada sauce
- 1 ½ cup Mexican blend cheese shredded, or any shredded cheese
- For the burritos:
- 8 tortilla burrito size; regular, whole wheat or gluten free
Instructions
- First make the recaito mixture: add olive oil to a large skillet or pot and place over medium heat. Add in garlic, diced onion, diced green and red bell pepper, cilantro, jalapeno and diced green chiles. Saute for 5 minutes or until onions and peppers become tender.
- Next add in ground chicken to the same skillet and break apart the meat. The recaito mixture will naturally mix in with the chicken and that’s what we want! Sprinkle with cumin and salt and pepper and cook until chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink. Transfer mixture to a large bowl and set aside.
- In the same skillet or pot, add in another tablespoon of olive oil, diced potatoes, garlic powder and salt and pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until potatoes are browned and tender. You may need to cover the potatoes with a lid and/or add a tablespoon of water to prevent them from burning. Once potatoes are done you can remove from heat and set aside.
- To assemble burritos, make sure you have slightly warm tortillas; it makes them easier to roll. You can warm them up for 10-20 seconds in the microwave before assembling. Lay out warm tortillas and evenly distribute chicken mixture and potatoes and about 3 tablespoons shredded cheese onto each tortilla. Next drizzle about a tablespoon of enchilada sauce or salsa in each. Tuck ends in, then roll up burritos.
- To warm up: Place on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees F for 5-10 minutes or simply microwave them for a minute or two. If you like to get them a little crispy on the outside, drizzle olive oil in a skillet and place over medium heat. Place burritos seam side down for a few minutes until they are golden brown, then flip and brown on final side. Serve with greek yogurt, salsa, avocado or hot sauce. Makes 8 burritos. Freezer instructions are in the notes.
Notes
- Wrap each burrito individually in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil before freezing to maintain freshness and prevent freezer burn.
- To reheat, remove both the foil and plastic wrap and microwave the burrito until heated thoroughly, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 434 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1burrito (with add-ins + 1 regular, burrito-sized tortilla) | |
| Calories | 434cal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 44.1g | 15% |
| Protein | 26.5g | 53% |
| Fat | 16.4g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9g | 35% |
| Fiber | 28.2g | 113% |
| Sugar | 3.9g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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