Cheesy Fiesta Chicken Burritos
Cheesy Fiesta Chicken Burritos are packed with tender chicken, melted sharp cheddar, and a lively mix of peppers, olives, and salsa wrapped in warm tortillas. A hint of jalapeño and fresh cilantro adds bright heat and freshness, making each bite rich, creamy, and satisfying. Perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or a game-day spread everyone can customize.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Fiesta Chicken Burritos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- 2
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until it is no longer pink inside, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then move it to a large bowl.
- 3
Add 1 cup shredded cheese, the bell pepper, sour cream, olives, salsa, jalapeño, and cilantro to the chicken; stir to combine.
- 4
Spoon 1/4 of the chicken mixture onto a tortilla. Fold and roll the tortilla to fully enclose the filling, then place it seam-side down in a small baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
- 5
Bake in the center of the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are crispy, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 832.03 kcal High 42%
- Protein 47.11 g Good Source 94%
- Carbohydrate 67.6 g 25%
- Total Fat 41.6 g High 53%
- Saturated Fat 19.53 g High 98%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 146.76 mg High 49%
- Sodium 1355.44 mg High 59%
- Dietary Fiber 7.63 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 11.56 g --
- Added Sugars 1.93 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 525.84 mg Good Source 40%
- Iron 4.08 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 974.52 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 152.23 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 16.87 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Cheesy Fiesta Chicken Burritos is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Fresh Cilantro, Green Bell Pepper, and Jalapeño Pepper. Each serving provides about 832.03 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Fiesta Chicken Burritos made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Fresh Cilantro, Green Bell Pepper, Jalapeño Pepper, Large Flour Tortilla. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Fiesta Chicken Burritos?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 832.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Fiesta Chicken Burritos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Cheesy Fiesta Chicken Burritos healthy?
- Cheesy Fiesta Chicken Burritos has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 832.03 calories and 47.11 g of protein, or 94% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1355.44 mg (59% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 19.53 g (98% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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