Description
Baked Smothered Chicken Burritos offer a flavorful twist on traditional burritos, making them an ideal choice for any meal. These delightful bundles feature tender chicken enveloped in soft tortillas, all topped with a creamy Cheesy Green Chili Sour Cream Sauce that adds a delicious kick. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, they can be prepared ahead of time and are easy to customize with your favorite toppings. Each bite is a burst of savory goodness, ensuring everyone at the table will be impressed.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Recipe Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken
- 6 burrito-size tortillas
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth, warmed
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 4 oz. can mild chopped green chilies
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese for sauce
- Hot sauce to taste (optional)
- Tomatoes (optional)
- Avocados/guacamole (optional)
- Cilantro (optional)
- Salsa (optional)
- Tortilla strips or chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken and drain excess liquid.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil and a rack.
- Fill each tortilla with 1/2 cup of chicken filling and cheese; roll tightly.
- Place burritos on the rack and brush with olive oil.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown; broil if desired for extra crispiness.
- For the sauce, melt butter in olive oil, whisk in flour, then gradually add warmed chicken broth until thickened.
- Stir in green chilies and cheese until melted, then mix in sour cream.
- Serve burritos topped with the sauce and your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg