Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Burritos
Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Burritos Sheet Pan Meal Prep Series Episode 3 Per Burrito (Makes 12) 475 Calories 44g Protein 37g Carbs 17g Fat
Ingredients
- sweet onions
- sweet potatoes
- coarse salt
- boneless skinless chicken thighs
- buffalo sauce
- tomato paste
- honey
- Worcestershire sauce
- butter
- garlic powder
- salt
- black pepper
- corn starch
- reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 0% Greek yogurt
- reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
- green onions
- burrito-sized tortillas
Method
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
On a large sheet pan, combine the diced sweet onions and sweet potatoes. Sprinkle with coarse salt and toss to combine. Spread in an even layer.
- 3
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- 4
Remove the pan from the oven. Add the diced chicken to the roasted vegetables.
- 5
Pour the buffalo sauce, tomato paste, honey, and Worcestershire sauce over the chicken. Add the butter and sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 6
Using tongs, mix everything on the sheet pan until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated in the sauce.
- 7
Return the pan to the 425°F (220°C) oven and bake for another 16-18 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. For extra color, you can optionally broil for the last 3-4 minutes.
- 8
Remove the pan from the oven. Sprinkle the corn starch over the mixture to help thicken the sauce.
- 9
Add the Greek yogurt and reduced-fat cheddar cheese to the pan. Mix thoroughly until the cheese is melted and everything is well combined.
- 10
Sprinkle the diced green onions over the mixture and stir to combine.
- 11
Top the mixture with shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese.
- 12
Return the pan to the oven for a few minutes to melt the mozzarella.
- 13
Let the mixture cool for 10-15 minutes.
- 14
Divide the filling into 12 equal portions. Place one portion onto the center of a burrito tortilla.
- 15
Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then tightly roll it up to form a burrito. Repeat for the remaining 11 burritos.
- 16
The burritos can be eaten immediately or stored frozen for a quick meal. To reheat from frozen, microwave for 3-4 minutes.
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