How To Make Cheesy Chicken & Rice Burritos - Recipe

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while still providing flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Greek yogurt offers creaminess with fewer calories.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are often cheaper and provide similar protein.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while ground turkey can be less expensive.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.

Add 2 cloves of crushed garlic and 2 tablespoons of chili powder to the oil and cook for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Stir in 1 cup of tomato sauce and 1 six-ounce can of tomato paste, mixing until well combined.

Cook the sauce for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

In a large saucepan, add about half of the enchilada sauce, 12 ounces of shredded chicken, 3 cloves of thinly sliced garlic, and 0.5 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Heat over medium-low for about 5 minutes until warmed through.

Prepare 10 tortillas, 1.5 cups of cooled rice, and 14 ounces of grated cheddar cheese for assembly.

Divide the chicken mixture and rice among the tortillas, adding half of the cheese inside each burrito before rolling them up.

Place the filled burritos in a 13x9 inch dish and pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top, spreading it evenly.

Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top of the burritos.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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