Hard Shell Burrito

Hard Shell Burrito

This hard shell Burrito is easy to make, versatile and can be put together any way you love!  In the video below Ill show you step by step how to make this delicious 4 point Weight Watchers healthy hard burrito by using the air fryer but you can of course customize to your liking. 

spoonful of the inside of the burrito

You can basically make this whole dish in one pot.  Its very good added over a bed of iceberg lettuce with a little dab of light sour cream. My husband likes to eat it with some tortilla chips tp scoop with! 

Picture of hard shell burritos completed.

Watch it being made by video! 

Watch it being made step by step in the above video.  A few other meal ideas are on this video as well.

Hard Shell Burrito

Easy Air fried Burrito made from scratch.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: burrito, mexican dish, taco, weight watchers
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 156kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer Not needed if you are making your burritos soft shell

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground chicken I used 98% lean
  • 1/2 Cup Jasmine Rice Uncooked
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 small diced onion
  • 1 can Del Monte Vegetable and bean blends
  • 2 tsps Minced garlic
  • 1 cup Diced colored peppers
  • 1 tsp salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika OR an taco seasoning (optional)

Instructions

  • Spray the bottom of a pot with olive Oil. Saute all veggies and ground chicken together along with garlic and spices. Once almost cooked through, add the tomatoes and canned veggies combo. Let simmer about 30 minutes on low. Add rice and cook on low for 5 minutes, then turn off and let rest for 30 minutes.
    Place 2-3 tbsps of mixture on one half of a low point tortilla. Fold over and spray with a little olive oil spray and shake over some taco or pinto bean seasining. Air fry for about 5 minutes at 400 for a crispy shell.

Notes

This makes 12 Burritos 
With a Low WW Point tortilla and a sprinkle of cheese, this will be 3-4 points

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