Frozen Chicken and Veggie Burritos
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 3 cups spinach
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (10-ounce) can tomatoes with green chili, drained
- 1 (12.5-ounce) can chicken, drained
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle chili
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 8 whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese, divided
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
Directions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan.
- Sauté the zucchini, pepper, and spinach.
- When the spinach starts to wilt, add the beans, tomatoes, chicken, cumin, chipotle chili, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until well combined.
- Assemble the burritos by placing about ½ cup of the filling on the whole wheat tortilla, then top with two tablespoons of pepper jack cheese, then two tablespoons of sharp cheddar cheese.
- Roll up into a tight burrito, then wrap in aluminum foil.
- Place in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag.
- Repeat steps two and three until you have eight burritos made.
- Place in the freezer for a quick lunch on the go!
- To reheat, remove foil, then wrap with a paper towel.
- Place on a plate, then microwave for about three minutes. (Cooking times vary, depending on microwave type.)
| NUTRITIONAL INFO | PER SERVING |
|---|---|
| Calories | 320 (120 from fat) |
| Total fat | 14g |
| Saturated fat | 6g |
| Cholesterol | 25mg |
| Sodium | 700mg |
| Carbohydrate | 36g (8g dietary fiber, 1g sugar) |
| Protein | 16g |
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