Description
Cheesy Garlic Chicken Burritos bring Mexican-inspired comfort straight to your kitchen with juicy seasoned chicken and melted cheese wrapped in warm tortillas. Rich flavors and simple ingredients combine for a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 large chicken fillets, diced
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas
- ½ cup creamy garlic sauce
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the diced chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl, ensuring the meat is thoroughly and evenly coated with the aromatic seasonings.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and carefully transfer the seasoned chicken. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring intermittently to promote even browning and guarantee the chicken reaches a fully cooked state with a golden exterior.
- Remove the chicken from heat and allow it to rest for 2-3 minutes, which helps redistribute the internal juices and maintain moisture.
- Warm the tortillas slightly to increase their flexibility and prevent cracking during assembly.
- Spread a generous layer of creamy garlic sauce across each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent spillage.
- Evenly distribute the cooked chicken pieces over the sauce, then sprinkle a combination of shredded cheddar and monterey jack cheese across the surface.
- Carefully fold the tortillas, tucking in the sides to create a secure, compact burrito that will prevent ingredients from falling out during cooking.
- Return the non-stick skillet to medium heat and place the burritos seam-side down. Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side until the exterior becomes crispy and golden, and the cheese melts completely.
- Transfer the grilled burritos to a cutting board and slice diagonally for an appealing presentation.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately while the burritos are warm and the cheese is perfectly melted.
Notes
- Marinate chicken with spices for at least 15 minutes to intensify flavor profiles and create more depth in taste.
- Select soft, large tortillas that can easily wrap around the filling without tearing or breaking during grilling.
- Grate cheese fresh for better melting and richer, more authentic flavor compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- Allow chicken to cool slightly before assembling burritos to prevent soggy tortillas and maintain crispy texture.
- Use medium heat when grilling to ensure even cheese melting and golden-brown tortilla crispiness without burning.
- Serve immediately after grilling to enjoy maximum cheese stretch and warmth of the burritos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg