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Creamy Cajun Chicken Burritos

Recipe by hunt4shredz on InstagramAdded 30 September 2026.

20 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. These Creamy Cajun Chicken Burritos combine tender, seasoned chicken with sautéed peppers, onions, and fluffy jasmine rice, all wrapped in a low‑calorie tortilla and finished with a tangy, creamy Cajun sauce. Perfect for a high‑protein, meal‑prep friendly dinner that’s quick to assemble and bursting with bold flavor.

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Method

  1. Dice the onion and bell peppers.

  2. Sauté the diced vegetables in a hot skillet with olive oil until softened.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The vegetables are softened. Stir so the vegetables cook evenly in the pan.

  3. Remove the vegetables and set aside.

  4. Season the chicken thighs with the Cajun seasoning and cook in the skillet until browned.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The chicken is browned and cooked through.

  5. In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, light mayo, hot sauce, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and a splash of water; mix until smooth to make the creamy Cajun sauce.

  6. Add the cooked chicken and sautéed vegetables to the skillet, pour the creamy sauce over them, and stir to coat evenly.

  7. Add the cooked jasmine rice to the skillet and combine all ingredients, cooking until heated through.

  8. Fill each tortilla wrap with the chicken, rice, and vegetable mixture, roll up, and place in a lightly oiled pan over medium‑high heat until the tortillas are golden brown and toasted.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The tortillas are golden brown and toasted. Keep the filling contained as you roll each wrap.

  9. Serve the burritos hot with the remaining creamy sauce for dipping.

Tips while you cook

Prep veggies first
Dice the onion and bell peppers, then sauté them until softened before removing and setting aside.
Season chicken early
Coat the chicken thighs with Cajun seasoning before cooking them in the skillet.
Toast burritos in pan
After filling, place the burritos in a lightly oiled pan over medium‑high heat until the tortillas are golden brown.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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Chicken burritos, 8 ways

Six creators posted their own. Most use rice and garlic.

  1. hunt4shredz40 min21 ingr.Only this one uses low-calorie tortilla wraps, green bell pepper and oregano
  2. Tom Walsh1 hr 15 min13 ingr.Only this one uses sweet chili sauce, soy sauce and rice vinegar
  3. Tom Walsh1 hr 15 min26 ingr.Only this one uses ginger paste, garam masala and turmeric
  4. tim laielli35 min17 ingr.Only this one uses chipotle adobo sauce, black beans and corn kernels
  5. fairfiteats1 hr 20 min16 ingr.Only this one uses garlic salt, taco seasoning packet and hatch green chilis
  6. Hunter Micheletto50 min21 ingr.Only this one uses chili powder, chipotle peppers in adobo and yellow
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