Description
Succulent cheesy garlic chicken burritos blend Mexican-inspired flavors with comforting ingredients. Melted cheese, tender chicken, and zesty garlic create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken fillets, diced
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (120 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- ½ cup (120 ml) creamy garlic sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Thoroughly coat diced chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of aromatic seasonings.
- Chicken Cooking: Sauté seasoned chicken in a non-stick skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally to achieve uniform golden-brown exterior and complete internal cooking.
- Tortilla Preparation: Gently warm tortillas to enhance flexibility, then spread a layer of creamy garlic sauce, leaving a small border to prevent leakage.
- Burrito Assembly: Arrange cooked chicken pieces over the sauce, generously sprinkle cheddar and monterey jack cheese, then carefully fold tortillas, securely tucking sides to create a compact package.
- Grilling Process: Place burritos seam-side down in a preheated skillet, grilling 2-3 minutes per side until exterior turns crispy and golden, with cheese melting completely.
- Serving: Transfer grilled burritos to a cutting board, slice diagonally, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve immediately while warm and cheese remains luxuriously melted.
Notes
- Marinate for Maximum Flavor: Let chicken sit in seasonings for at least 15-30 minutes before cooking to enhance deeper, more robust taste profiles.
- Perfect Chicken Cooking Technique: Use medium heat and avoid overcrowding the skillet to ensure even browning and prevent chicken from steaming instead of caramelizing.
- Cheese Melting Strategy: Use a combination of cheeses at room temperature to guarantee smooth, consistent melting without clumping.
- Burrito Sealing Pro Tip: Press edges firmly when folding to create a tight seal, preventing filling from leaking during grilling and maintaining structural integrity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg