Grilled Cheese Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Burritos
Keen Deer

Grilled Cheese Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Burritos

45Min
10Servings
517Cal
MediumLevel
high-protein
#high-protein#meal-prep#burrito#pizza#healthy

Equipment

Knife
Cutting Board
Bowl
Pan
Stove
Spatula
Mixing Spoon
Plate

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Boneless & Skinless Chicken Breast (raw)

1700 g

Salt

1 tsp

Garlic Powder

1 tsp

Onion Powder

1 tsp

Smoked Paprika

1 tsp

Olive Oil

1 tsp

Thinly Sliced Mini Pepperoni (sliced)

200 g

Pizza Sauce/Marinara

350 g

Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese (grated)

80 g

Garlic Cloves (diced)

5 piece

Light Cream Cheese

200 g

Italian Herb Seasoning Mix

1.5 tsp

Hot Sauce/Buffalo Sauce

100 ml

Fresh Parsley (chopped)

2 tbsp

Warm Tortillas (warm)

10 piece

Light Mozzarella Cheese

250 g

Light Cheddar Cheese

200 g

Pepperoni Slices

40 piece

Instructions

1

Prepare and season the chicken

Thinly slice/butterfly chicken breast into thin fillets, season with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika, then add olive oil and mix well.

10 min
Butterflying ensures even cooking and better flavor absorption
2

Cook the chicken

Cook the seasoned chicken on medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes per side until cooked through, then set aside to cool slightly before dicing into small pieces.

12 minMedium-high heattimer 10 min
Don't overcrowd the pan to ensure proper browning
3

Prepare the burrito filling

Cook pepperoni until crispy in the same pan, add back the diced chicken, then incorporate pizza sauce, parmesan cheese, diced garlic, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and hot sauce. Mix for 5 minutes until melted and combined. Garnish with fresh parsley.

8 minMedium heattimer 5 min
The filling should be creamy and well combined - adjust heat if needed
4

Assemble the burritos

Warm each tortilla, distribute 1/10th of the filling onto the middle, add mozzarella cheese, and roll tightly.

10 min
Don't overfill to prevent tearing when rolling
5

Create crispy cheese exterior

Place 4 pepperoni slices on a pan, add cheddar cheese, then place burrito seam side down. Let cheese melt and become crispy, scrape alongside the burrito, then flip and set aside.

5 minMedium heattimer 3 min
The crispy cheese layer will seal the burrito and add extra flavor

Storage

Fridge: 3 days
Freezer: 60 days
Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or skillet until warmed through

Store assembled burritos wrapped individually. The crispy cheese exterior may soften slightly when reheated.

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