Chicken Fajita Burritos with Feta Crema

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Total Time 35 mins
AuthorCleta Burden, Porterville, CA

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.”

How to Make It

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.

Ingredients

 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

Directions

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.

Chicken Fajita Burritos with Feta Crema

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