Description
Indulge in the flavors of High Protein Low Calorie Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Burritos, a perfect blend of spice and satisfaction that’s ready in just 20 minutes! These burritos combine tender shredded chicken with creamy buffalo sauce and melty reduced-fat cheese, offering a guilt-free twist on your favorite comfort food. Ideal for busy weeknights, meal prepping, or game day gatherings, these burritos are both nutritious and delicious. Customize them with your favorite toppings for a personalized touch and enjoy a satisfying meal without the calories!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, avocado slices
Instructions
- Shred cooked chicken and place in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together buffalo sauce and Greek yogurt; add garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the sauce mixture with shredded chicken until evenly coated.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to soften.
- Assemble burritos by adding chicken mixture and cheese to each tortilla; top with desired toppings.
- Fold sides inward and roll tightly from the bottom up.
- For extra crunch, grill seam-side down in a skillet for 1-2 minutes per side.
- Serve warm with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use rotisserie chicken for convenience. Customize spice levels by selecting mild or hot buffalo sauce. Don’t overfill burritos to prevent tearing during rolling.