HIGH PROTEIN LOW CALORIE CHEESY BUFFALO CHICKEN BURRITOS
These high protein low calorie cheesy buffalo chicken burritos are a spicy and satisfying twist on your favorite comfort food. Ready in just 20 minutes, they are perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or game day treats. A great option for easy to make low calorie meals and high protein low cal dinner recipes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 Burritos 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce mild or hot
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 4 low-calorie whole wheat tortillas
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce chopped tomatoes
- avocado slices
- light ranch dressing
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken breast with buffalo sauce, plain Greek yogurt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until evenly coated.
- Warm the low-calorie whole wheat tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
- Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the tortillas. Sprinkle shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese on top of the chicken mixture.
- Roll up each tortilla into a burrito.
- Optional: Add toppings such as shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, avocado slices, and a drizzle of light ranch dressing before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, lightly toast the burritos in a skillet after rolling
- You can adjust the buffalo sauce heat level to your preference
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Burrito
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg