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Cheesy Chicken Burrito with Chips and Salsa

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Published: February 06, 2013 9:06PM PST

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Calories 343; Total Fat 7g; Carbohydrates 46g

Satisfy your craving for south-of-the-border flavors with this protein-rich dinner. This quick and easy burrito is packed with two kinds of fiber: The insoluble variety from the veggies promotes a healthy digestive tract, while soluble fiber provided by the black beans helps lower cholesterol. An added bonus: Research suggests that soluble fiber helps keep your blood sugar on an even keel.

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Nutritional Information

Amounts per serving plus the % Daily Value (DV) based on a 2,000 calorie diet:

  • 343 Calories (17%)
  • 7g Total fat (10%)
  • 2g Saturated Fat (10%)
  • 37mg Cholesterol (12%)
  • 745mg Sodium (31%)
  • 46g Carbohydrate (15%)
  • 7g Fiber (27%)
  • 25g Protein (50%)

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup precooked chicken slices
  • 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup cooked broccoli
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar
  • 4 whole-wheat tortillas (8 inches each)
  • 1 cup prepared salsa
  • 2 servings chips and salsa

Preparation

Pile chicken, beans, rice and broccoli in a bowl; top with cheddar. Microwave about 3 minutes, stirring once. Divide mixture on tortillas and wrap. Top each with 1/4 cup salsa. Serve with chips and salsa.

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