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Joe Rooney

High Protein Low Calorie Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Burritos: Easy and Delicious

These high protein low calorie cheesy buffalo chicken burritos are a spicy, satisfying, and healthy twist on your favorite comfort food. Perfect for easy to make low calorie meals, quick weeknight dinners, or high protein low cal dinner recipes, they are ready in just 20 minutes and ideal for meal prep or game day treats.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 burritos
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  2. Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave until pliable.
  3. Evenly distribute the chicken mixture onto each tortilla.
  4. Sprinkle shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese over the chicken mixture.
  5. Roll up each tortilla tightly to form a burrito.
  6. Place the burritos seam-side down on a hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until tortillas are golden and cheese is melted.
  7. Serve hot with optional toppings like shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, avocado slices, and light ranch dressing.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce or a sprinkle of cilantro. These burritos can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for meal prep.