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Chicken Fajita Burritos with Feta Crema





Total Time
35 mins

Who doesn’t love burritos? Bonus: It’s easy to customize toppings or spice-level for pickier eaters.

This recipe, and others like it, can be found in the article “20 Kid-Friendly Recipes That Will Save Your Weeknights.”

Chicken Fajita Burritos with Feta Crema




Photo: Iain Bagwell

 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
 1 teaspoon garlic salt
 1 teaspoon pepper
 1 teaspoon cumin
 1 pound boned, skinned chicken breast halves (2 to 3), cut into 1-in. chunks
 1/2 cup sour cream
 1/2 jalapeño chile, seeded and minced
 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 3 oz.)
 1 tablespoon lime juice, plus wedges of 1 lime
 3 tablespoons olive oil
 3 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
 1 bunch (about 4) spring onions (with fat bulbs) or regular green onions, thinly sliced
 4 flour tortillas (about 10 in.), warmed
 2 cups finely shredded cabbage
 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Step 1
1

Whisk together seasonings in a medium bowl. Add chicken and turn to coat.

Step 2
2

Stir sour cream, jalapeño, feta, and lime juice in a small bowl to make feta crema.

Step 3
3

Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large frying pan and cook chicken until browned and cooked through, turning pieces occasionally, about 7 minutes. Add tomatoes and onions to pan with a squeeze of lime and stir to blend.

Step 4
4

Divide chicken mixture among tortillas, top with cabbage and cilantro, then feta crema. Wrap up burrito-style and serve with more lime wedges.

Step 5
5

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories633
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g38%

Saturated Fat 9.9g50%
Cholesterol 128mg43%
Sodium 1051mg46%
Total Carbohydrate 46g17%

Dietary Fiber 5.1g19%
Protein 46g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.