Smothered Baked Chicken Burritos
Creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly satisfying! These Smothered Baked Chicken Burritos are stuffed with flavorful Mexican chicken, rolled in soft tortillas, then smothered in a rich green chili sour cream sauce. Baked until bubbly and golden, they’re the ultimate comfort food for any night of the week.
Ingredients:
For the Baked Chicken Burritos:
1 recipe Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken
6 burrito-size tortillas (raw or undercooked preferred)
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Olive oil or nonstick cooking spray
For the Cheesy Green Chili Sour Cream Sauce:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
3 tbsp flour
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (warmed)
½ tsp cumin
¼–½ tsp salt (to taste)
¼ tsp black pepper
½ cup sour cream
½ (4 oz) can mild chopped green chilies (adjust to taste)
½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Hot sauce to taste (optional)
Optional Toppings:
Diced tomatoes
Avocados or guacamole
Fresh cilantro
Salsa
Tortilla strips or crushed chips
Directions:
Cook the Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken ahead of time. Shred it once tender and set aside.
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
Lay a tortilla flat, add a generous scoop of shredded chicken, and sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Fold in the sides, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the prepared dish. Repeat for all tortillas.
In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk for 1 minute. Slowly pour in warm chicken broth, whisking constantly until smooth and thickened. Stir in cumin, salt, pepper, sour cream, green chilies, and cheese. Cook until the cheese melts and sauce is creamy.
Pour the cheesy green chili sauce evenly over the burritos. Cover with foil and bake for 20–25 minutes, then uncover and bake another 5–10 minutes until the tops are lightly browned and bubbly.
Let cool slightly before topping with tomatoes, avocado or guacamole, cilantro, salsa, and crunchy tortilla strips. Serve warm and enjoy!
Recipe Notes:
You can substitute rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
Add a sprinkle of Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese for an extra cheesy kick.
Perfect for meal prep refrigerate leftovers and reheat for easy lunches.
Nutritional Information:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
Total Time: 45–50 minutes
Servings: 6 burritos
Calories: ~400 kcal per serving
Smothered Baked Chicken Burritos stuffed with tender Mexican chicken, creamy cheese, and wrapped in tortillas, all smothered in a rich green chili sour cream sauce. A comforting and flavorful dinner everyone will love!
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