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Creamy Cajun Chicken Burrito Meal Prep

Name: Creamy Cajun Chicken Burrito Meal Prep
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 900 g Chicken tighs; 8 pcs Tortilla wraps; 100 g Jasmine rice; 2 pcs Bell peppers; 1 pcs Onions; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 170 g Greek yogurt; 2 tbsp Light mayonnaise; 1 tbsp Hot sauce; 30 ml Lemon juice; ½ tsp Dried thyme; ½ tsp Oregano; ½ tsp Cayenne pepper; 2 tsp Paprika powder; 2 tsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Onion powder; 1 tsp Cajun seasoning; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Black pepper

Creamy Cajun chicken burritos with sautéed peppers, jasmine rice, and a tangy high-protein yogurt sauce, designed for easy make-ahead lunches.

8

Servings

50 min

Cook time

405

Calories

31 g

Protein

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Ingredients

19 items

Servings

8

900 g Chicken tighs
raw, boneless, skinless
8 pcs Tortilla wraps
100 g Jasmine rice
raw weight
2 pcs Bell peppers
red, diced
1 pcs Onions
diced
1 tbsp Olive oil
170 g Greek yogurt
2 tbsp Light mayonnaise
1 tbsp Hot sauce
30 ml Lemon juice
juiced
½ tsp Dried thyme
½ tsp Oregano
½ tsp Cayenne pepper
2 tsp Paprika powder
2 tsp Garlic powder
1 tsp Onion powder
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp Salt
½ tsp Black pepper

Required equipment

Stovetop

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Instructions

16 steps

1
Cook 100 g Jasmine rice in salted water according to the package instructions. Adjust the timer below.
2
Dice 1 pcs Onions and 2 pcs Bell peppers.
3
Cut 900 g Chicken tighs into bite-size pieces.
4
Mix 2 tsp Paprika powder, 2 tsp Garlic powder, 1 tsp Onion powder, 1 tsp Salt, ½ tsp Black pepper, ½ tsp Oregano, ½ tsp Cayenne pepper, and ½ tsp Dried thyme in a small bowl.
5
Heat 1 tbsp Olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6
Add the Onions and Bell peppers and sauté until softened and lightly browned.
7
Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
8
Add the Chicken tighs to the skillet.
9
Season the Chicken tighs generously with the Cajun spice blend.
10
Cook the Chicken tighs, stirring often, until fully cooked.
11
Whisk 170 g Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp Light mayonnaise, 1 tbsp Hot sauce, 30 ml Lemon juice, 1 tsp Cajun seasoning, 2 tsp Garlic powder, and a splash of water until smooth.
12
Add the sauce, cooked vegetables, and cooked Jasmine rice to the chicken.
13
Stir until the filling is evenly combined.
14
Spoon the filling onto Tortilla wraps and fold tightly into burritos.
15
Toast the burritos in a medium-high skillet until golden brown on both sides.
16
Cool briefly, then store in meal-prep containers or enjoy.