High Protein, Sheet Pan Cheesy Chicken Fajita Burritos
A high-protein, sheet pan meal prep recipe for cheesy chicken fajita burritos, perfect for a quick and easy meal.
Ingredients
- bell peppers
- onions
- coarse salt
- boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- tomato paste
- chili paste
- taco seasoning
- neutral oil
- oregano
- chili powder
- pico de gallo
- 0% Greek yogurt
- reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
- reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
- cilantro
- burrito-sized tortillas
Method
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
On a large sheet pan, add the diced bell peppers and onions. Sprinkle with coarse salt and toss to combine.
- 3
Roast for 20-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and most of the moisture has evaporated.
- 4
Remove the pan from the oven. Add the diced chicken thighs directly on top of the roasted vegetables.
- 5
Add tomato paste, chili paste, taco seasoning packets, neutral oil, and optional oregano and chili powder on top of the chicken.
- 6
Mix everything together directly on the pan until well combined.
- 7
Return the pan to the oven and roast for another 18-20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked. For extra browning, switch the oven to broil for the final 2-3 minutes.
- 8
Remove the pan from the oven. Immediately add pico de gallo, Greek yogurt, shredded mozzarella, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- 9
Stir everything together on the pan until the cheese is melted and the mixture is fully combined.
- 10
Optionally, sprinkle additional mozzarella over the top and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
- 11
Use a spatula to divide the mixture on the pan into 12 evenly sized sections.
- 12
Place one portion of the filling onto the center of a burrito-sized tortilla.
- 13
Fold in the sides and roll tightly to form a burrito.
- 14
Wrap each burrito in foil for storage. They can be stored in the freezer for a quick meal.
- 15
To reheat, unwrap the burrito, wrap it in a paper towel, and microwave for 3-4 minutes. For a crispy tortilla, you can air fry or pan fry it after microwaving.
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