Smothered Chicken Burritos
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 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
Description
Smothered Chicken Burritos bring together cooked shredded chicken mixed with sautéed onions and bell peppers, chili powder, and green enchilada sauce, layered with shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese, all embraced by large flour tortillas. After filling, the burritos are covered with a smooth cheese sauce made by whisking butter, flour, milk, and shredded cheese until thickened. This creamy sauce melts over the burritos, adding a luscious texture and additional flavor depth.
The filling is gently spiced with chili powder and brightened by green enchilada sauce, offering a balanced savory profile. The cheese sauce's richness pairs well with the tender chicken and vegetables. Suggested toppings like fresh sliced jalapeños, chopped tomato, and cilantro provide contrast in texture and a fresh note to the finished dish.
This recipe is suitable for using leftover chicken or purchased rotisserie chicken, making it convenient yet flavorful for an oven-baked main dish. The layered approach enhances the burritos’ moisture and richness, and baking helps meld the ingredients and crisp the tortillas slightly beneath the sauce layer.
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 cheese shredded, or pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup Green enchilada sauce
- 7-8 flour tortilla large
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk whole
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, or pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt optional, coarse
Toppings:
- jalapeño seeded and sliced, fresh
- 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!
Notes
- Use leftover cooked chicken or a precooked rotisserie chicken to save preparation time.
- Canned chicken can be a substitute if fresh is unavailable.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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