Smothered Green Chile Chicken Burritos

Name: Smothered Green Chile Chicken Burritos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 burritos
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken; 1 1/2 cups salsa; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 2 green onions; 6 large flour tortillas; olive oil; 3 Tablespoons butter; 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 clove garlic; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 ounces diced green chilies; 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup sour cream

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
6 burritos
Calories
444 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American, Mexican

Smothered Green Chile Chicken Burritos

Camden Walton

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These Smothered Burritos are filled with shredded chicken, cheese and spices, baked until crispy, and then smothered in the best homemade green chile sauce.

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Ingredients

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Chicken filling:

3 cups cooked chicken , chopped or shredded
1 1/2 cups salsa , your favorite kind
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano , crushed
1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions , chopped
6 large flour tortillas *
olive oil , for brushing on burritos

Green Chile Sauce:

3 Tablespoons butter
3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 clove garlic , minced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano , crushed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
4 ounces diced green chilies , mild
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
Make the filling: Mix chicken, salsa, cumin, oregano, cheese and onions. Place a heaping 1/2 cup or so of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla.
Fold the sides of the tortilla in and roll up tightly like a burrito. Place seam-side down on baking sheet. Brush lightly with olive oil or spray with non stick cooking spray.
Bake at 400°F for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Make the sauce: Meanwhile, prepare sauce by melting butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted and bubbling, whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly for about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Gradually whisk in chicken broth. Add cumin, oregano, and a dash of salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in green chilies, cheese and sour cream. Tastes and add more seasonings if needed.
Broil: Remove burritos from oven and turn the oven to HIGH broil. Ladle a spoonful of sauce over each burrito and top with a handful of shredded cheddar cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese has melted.
Serve with Authentic Mexican Rice!

Notes

Tortillas: I prefer to use uncooked flour tortillas, and quickly cook them myself, but regular flour tortillas work as well.
Make ahead Instructions: The chicken filling and green chile sauce can both be made a day or two in advanced, making dinner prep super easy! Store them separately, covered in the fridge.
Freezing Instructions: Make the burrito filling as instructed and roll up in tortillas (either uncooked or regular tortillas). Place in a freezer ziplock bag. Make the sauce but do not add the sour cream. Freeze sauce in a separate container. To bake from frozen place frozen burritos on a lined baking sheet, cover with tinfoil and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until warmed through and crisp on the outside. Add frozen sauce to a saucepan and warm. Stir in sour cream. Serve over cooked burritos.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 444kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 98mg (33%) Sodium 973mg (41%) Potassium 550mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 891IU (18%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 326mg (33%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6burritos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 444 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	444kcal	22%
Carbohydrates	26g	9%
Protein	32g	64%
Fat	24g	37%
Saturated Fat	12g	60%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	6g	30%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	98mg	33%
Sodium	973mg	41%
Potassium	550mg	12%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	891IU	18%
Vitamin C	4mg	4%
Calcium	326mg	33%
Iron	3mg	17%