High Protein Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Burritos – Quick, Spicy, and Delicious! 🌶️🧀
A quick and easy dish featuring tender shredded chicken in a creamy, spicy buffalo sauce, wrapped in soft tortillas and toasted to perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Skillet/Toasted
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 1/2 cup mild or hot buffalo sauce
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 low-calorie whole wheat tortillas
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, avocado slices, light ranch dressing
Instructions
- Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together buffalo sauce, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt/pepper until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and toss until evenly coated.
- Microwave tortillas 15-20 seconds to soften.
- Place chicken mixture on each tortilla, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, fold sides, and roll tightly.
- Heat a non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Toast burritos seam-side down 1-2 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
- Slice in half and serve warm with optional toppings.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze individual burritos.
- Tips: ensure chicken is fully cooked, warm tortillas before filling, and brown burritos for extra crispiness.