Healthy Ground Chicken Burritos (Printable Version)

Ground chicken, potatoes, salsa, and cheese fill these savory wraps. Perfect for a wholesome and satisfying dinner. #groundchicken #burritos #healthyeats

# Ingredients:

→ Recaito Mixture

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 1/2 cup yellow onion, very finely diced
04 - 1/2 cup green bell pepper, very finely diced
05 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, very finely diced
06 - 1/2 cup cilantro, very finely diced
07 - 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
08 - 1 can (4.5 ounces) diced green chiles

→ Chicken

09 - 1 pound lean ground chicken (93%)
10 - 2 teaspoons ground cumin
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Potatoes

13 - 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
14 - 2 1/2 cups gold potatoes, diced into 1/2 inch pieces
15 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
16 - Salt, to taste
17 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Add-ins

18 - 1/2 cup salsa or enchilada sauce
19 - 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

→ Burritos

20 - 8 burrito-size tortillas

# Steps:

01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic, yellow onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, cilantro, jalapeno, and diced green chiles in olive oil until the vegetables have softened.
02 - Add the ground chicken, ground cumin, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the skillet with the recaito mixture. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
03 - In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced gold potatoes, season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden brown and crisp on the outside.
04 - Lay each burrito-size tortilla flat. Evenly distribute the ground chicken mixture, sautéed potatoes, salsa or enchilada sauce, and shredded cheese among the tortillas. Roll up each tortilla tightly, folding in the edges to enclose the filling. Place burritos seam-side down in a baking dish.
05 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the burritos until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are slightly crisp, about 10 to 15 minutes.

# Notes:

01 - Customize with toppings such as avocado, sour cream, or hot sauce as desired.
02 - For quicker preparation, substitute cooked rotisserie chicken for ground chicken if preferred.

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