Description
These Smothered Green Chile Chicken Burritos are a delicious and comforting meal that’s easy to make. Tender shredded chicken mixed with green chile enchilada sauce, cheese, and spices, all wrapped up in a flour tortilla and baked to perfection. Topped with more sauce, cheese, and garnishes, these burritos are sure to be a family favorite!
Ingredients
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For the filling:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works well)
- 1 1/2 cups green chile enchilada sauce (plus more for topping)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For assembly and topping:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese (for topping)
- Chopped cilantro and extra sour cream (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, green chile enchilada sauce, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, green onions, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- Assemble the burritos: Warm the tortillas slightly. Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the tortillas, roll them up tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Add toppings: Pour additional green chile enchilada sauce over the burritos and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, let rest, then garnish with cilantro and sour cream before serving.
Notes
- You can add black beans or cooked rice to the filling for a heartier burrito.
- For extra spice, stir in diced jalapeños or hot green chiles.
- These burritos freeze well—assemble and freeze before baking, then thaw and bake as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
