Description
Succulent Smothered Baked Chicken Burritos deliver Mexican comfort straight to dinner tables with rich, cheesy goodness. Packed with tender chicken, zesty spices, and melted cheese, these burritos promise a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
Beans and Grains:
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Tortillas and Sauce:
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups red enchilada sauce
Topping:
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Fresh cilantro
- Diced green onions
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F, preparing a greased baking dish for the burritos.
- Craft a flavorful filling by thoroughly blending shredded chicken with seasoned rice, black beans, melted cheese, creamy sour cream, and aromatic spices until ingredients harmonize perfectly.
- Distribute the savory mixture strategically across tortillas, ensuring even placement in the center of each wrap.
- Fold and roll tortillas tightly, tucking in sides to create compact bundles with sealed edges.
- Arrange the rolled burritos seam-side down in the prepared baking dish, positioning them snugly.
- Cascade enchilada sauce generously over the burritos, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Shower the surface with a lavish layer of shredded cheese, creating a golden, melty topping.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese transforms into a bubbling, golden blanket.
- Remove from oven and embellish with fresh cilantro and delicate green onion slices for a vibrant finishing touch.
- Serve immediately while the burritos remain hot and the cheese stays deliciously molten.
Notes
- Swap protein easily by using pulled pork, ground beef, or vegetarian alternatives like jackfruit or tofu for diverse dietary preferences.
- Prep burritos ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking, making meal planning super convenient.
- Control spice levels by adjusting chili powder and using mild or hot enchilada sauce based on personal heat tolerance.
- Enhance nutrition by adding extra vegetables like bell peppers, spinach, or corn directly into the chicken mixture for added texture and vitamins.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg