Description
Delicious smothered burritos filled with juicy chicken, green chile, and gooey cheese, baked until bubbly and golden.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie preferred)
- 1 cup green chile sauce
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or sharp white cheddar)
- 1 can black beans (optional)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (for garnish)
- Sour cream (for serving)
- Salsa or guacamole (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, green chile sauce, cream cheese, black beans (if using), and half the shredded cheese.
- Lay the tortillas flat and spoon the filling in the center of each, rolling them up tightly.
- Place the rolled burritos in a baking dish seam-side down.
- Pour the remaining green chile sauce over the burritos and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days or frozen. Reheat in the microwave or oven to preserve texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Smothered Burritos, Chicken Burritos, Tex-Mex, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food