Smothered Chicken Burritos
User Reviews
4.5
219 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
598 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Smothered Chicken Burritos
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Cheesy Smothered Chicken Burritos are an easy one-dish weeknight meal made with gooey cheese, green enchiladas sauce, shredded chicken and fresh toppings.
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Ingredients
Burritos:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup white onion , chopped
- 1/3 cup bell pepper , chopped
- 2 cups chicken , cooked and shredded*
- 1/2 cup cheddar or pepper jack cheese , shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon chile powder
- 1/2 cup Green enchilada sauce
- 7-8 large flour tortillas
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup cheddar or pepper jack cheese , shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt , optional
Toppings:
- fresh jalapeno , seeded and sliced
- tomato , seeded and chopped
- cilantro , optional
- Green enchilada sauce , optional
Instructions
For Cheese Sauce:
- Heat the butter and flour in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk together to form a paste. Add the milk, whisking until smooth, still over medium heat.
- Add the shredded cheese, whisking until smooth.
- Continue to cook until cheese sauce starts to thicken, then remove from heat. If you like a thicker cheese sauce, this should be good, but if you wanted something a little thinner, add 1-2 tablespoons more milk until you reach your desired consistency.
- Continue to whisk while adding the salt. Remove from the heat and set aside until ready to top burritos.
For Burritos:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the bell pepper and onion, sautéing until soft.
- Remove from the heat and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add the shredded chicken, cheese, chile powder and enchilada sauce, tossing to combine.
- Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Evenly divide the chicken mixture between the flour tortillas, rolling tight and fitting snuggly into the baking dish. If you are making this dish ahead of time, stop here and refrigerate until ready to cook.
- Top the burritos with cheese sauce and/or additional green enchilada sauce (optional).
- Bake, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until the edges of tortillas start get brown and toasty.
- Remove and top with your desired toppings.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings!
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Notes
- *you can use chopped leftover chicken or buy a precooked rotisserie chicken at the grocery store and shred it. Alternately, you can use canned chicken.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
598kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
1365mg
(57%)
Potassium
344mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
1515IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
23.1mg
(26%)
Calcium
454mg
(45%)
Iron
2.9mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 598 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 598kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1365mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 344mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1515IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 23.1mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 454mg | 45% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
219 reviews
Excellent
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