Cajun seasoning was invented in 1889 by German immigrants in Louisiana, not French Acadians like everyone thinks.
Cajun Chicken Burritos
Spice up your meal prep with these zesty Cajun Chicken Burritos! Packed with juicy, seasoned chicken, black beans, and fresh veggies, these burritos are a delicious way to keep your protein high and calories low. Wrap them up for an effortless, flavorful lunch or dinner that will keep you coming back for more!
Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- 1/2 Cup Bell Pepper (Diced) (120 ml)
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- Garlic Salt
- 1/2 Cup Onion (Diced) (120 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 24oz Chicken Breast (680 g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(4)
- 1 Cup Cottage Cheese (0% Fat) (240 ml)
- 1/2 Cup Fat Free Milk (120 ml)
- 1 Cup Fat Free Mozzarella (240 ml)
- 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese (120 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste (15 ml)
- 4 Low Calorie Tortillas
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- 1 Tbsp Cajun Seasoning (15 ml)
📦Other(1)
- Fresh Chivesoptional
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Combine 1 cup of cottage cheese, ½ a cup of grated parmesan, 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, and ½ a cup of fat-free milk and blend it all together until completely smooth.
- 2
Season 24 oz of chicken breast with garlic salt and Cajun seasoning until fully coated and air fry at 375 for 15-20 minutes.
- 3
Add the diced chicken to a bowl, along with the sauce, 1 cup of fat-free mozzarella, cooked bell peppers and onions, fresh chives, and mix it all together until fully combined.
- 4
Assemble by adding ¼ of the filling to a low-calorie tortilla, folding everything into a burrito, and toasting on both sides until golden brown.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Air fry chicken breast at exactly 375°F and check internal temperature at 15 minutes - chicken continues cooking from residual heat and will reach 165°F during a 3-minute rest.timing375°F, 15 minutes
- ✓Blend the cottage cheese sauce for 90-120 seconds until completely smooth because under-blended cottage cheese creates grainy texture that won't coat the chicken evenly.technique90-120 seconds
- ✓Toast assembled burritos seam-side down first for 2-3 minutes to seal the tortilla with steam before flipping - this prevents filling from leaking out.technique2-3 minutes
- ✓Let the chicken-sauce mixture rest for 5 minutes before assembling so the cottage cheese proteins bind with chicken juices, creating better adhesion and flavor penetration.timing5 minutes
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of chicken to sauce mixture by weight to prevent soggy tortillas while ensuring adequate moisture for flavor distribution.technique2:1 ratio
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Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Cajun seasoning was invented in 1889 by German immigrants in Louisiana, not French Acadians like everyone thinks.
Cajun Chicken Burritos
Spice up your meal prep with these zesty Cajun Chicken Burritos! Packed with juicy, seasoned chicken, black beans, and fresh veggies, these burritos are a delicious way to keep your protein high and calories low. Wrap them up for an effortless, flavorful lunch or dinner that will keep you coming back for more!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- 1/2 Cup Bell Pepper (Diced) (120 ml)
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- Garlic Salt
- 1/2 Cup Onion (Diced) (120 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 24oz Chicken Breast (680 g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(4)
- 1 Cup Cottage Cheese (0% Fat) (240 ml)
- 1/2 Cup Fat Free Milk (120 ml)
- 1 Cup Fat Free Mozzarella (240 ml)
- 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese (120 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste (15 ml)
- 4 Low Calorie Tortillas
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- 1 Tbsp Cajun Seasoning (15 ml)
📦Other(1)
- Fresh Chivesoptional
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Combine 1 cup of cottage cheese, ½ a cup of grated parmesan, 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, and ½ a cup of fat-free milk and blend it all together until completely smooth.
- 2
Season 24 oz of chicken breast with garlic salt and Cajun seasoning until fully coated and air fry at 375 for 15-20 minutes.
- 3
Add the diced chicken to a bowl, along with the sauce, 1 cup of fat-free mozzarella, cooked bell peppers and onions, fresh chives, and mix it all together until fully combined.
- 4
Assemble by adding ¼ of the filling to a low-calorie tortilla, folding everything into a burrito, and toasting on both sides until golden brown.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Air fry chicken breast at exactly 375°F and check internal temperature at 15 minutes - chicken continues cooking from residual heat and will reach 165°F during a 3-minute rest.timing375°F, 15 minutes
- ✓Blend the cottage cheese sauce for 90-120 seconds until completely smooth because under-blended cottage cheese creates grainy texture that won't coat the chicken evenly.technique90-120 seconds
- ✓Toast assembled burritos seam-side down first for 2-3 minutes to seal the tortilla with steam before flipping - this prevents filling from leaking out.technique2-3 minutes
- ✓Let the chicken-sauce mixture rest for 5 minutes before assembling so the cottage cheese proteins bind with chicken juices, creating better adhesion and flavor penetration.timing5 minutes
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of chicken to sauce mixture by weight to prevent soggy tortillas while ensuring adequate moisture for flavor distribution.technique2:1 ratio