Grilled Chicken Burrito with Melted Cheese & Pico de Gallo

Ingredients

For the Grilled Chicken:

2 large chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Cheese Sauce:

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp garlic powder
For the Pico de Gallo:

2 medium tomatoes (diced)
1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
1 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)
1/2 tsp lime juice
Salt to taste
For Assembly:

2 large flour tortillas
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1: Marinate & Grill Chicken

Combine olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Rub the marinade over the chicken breasts.
Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
Slice the grilled chicken into bite-sized strips.
Step 2: Prepare the Cheese Sauce

In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
Stir in the heavy cream and heat until warm.
Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese, whisking until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Make the Pico de Gallo

Combine diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Mix well.
Step 4: Assemble the Burrito

Warm the flour tortillas in a skillet.
Spread a layer of cheese sauce on the tortilla.
Add grilled chicken strips and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese.
Roll the tortilla into a burrito shape.
Step 5: Grill the Burrito

Heat a grill pan over medium heat.
Place the burrito seam-side down and grill for 1-2 minutes per side until golden with grill marks.
Step 6: Garnish & Serve

Drizzle more cheese sauce on top of the burrito.
Top with pico de gallo and fresh cilantro.