Description
🌯 Smothered Chicken Burritos with Creamy Sauce and Cheese offer a flavorful, hearty meal with tender shredded chicken wrapped in crispy tortillas.
🧀 The creamy cheesy green chili sour cream sauce adds a rich finish, making this recipe perfect for satisfying dinner gatherings or meal prep.
Ingredients
– 6 burrito-size tortillas
– 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
– Olive oil or nonstick cooking spray for brushing/spraying
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 tablespoon butter
– 3 tablespoons flour
– 2 cups warmed low sodium chicken broth
– 1/2 teaspoon cumin
– 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
– 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/2 cup sour cream
– 1 can (4 oz) mild chopped green chilies
– 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
– Hot sauce (to taste, optional)
– Black beans
– Refried beans
– Rice
– Vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, corn, zucchini)
– Tomatose
– Avocados or guacamole
– Cilantro
– Tortilla strips or chips
Instructions
1-Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a baking rack on top, or lightly grease the pan to ensure everything bakes evenly.
2-Fill each of the 6 tortillas with about 1/2 cup of the chicken filling and some shredded cheese, then roll them burrito-style by tucking in the ends to hold everything in place.
3-Place the burritos seam-side down on the rack or pan, and brush or spray them lightly with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray for that golden, crispy finish.
4-Bake for 18-20 minutes until they turn golden brown, and if you want extra crispiness, broil both sides for a minute or two just keep an eye on them to avoid burning.
5-While the burritos bake, make the sauce: Melt 1 tablespoon butter in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat, whisk in 3 tablespoons flour, and cook for 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in 2 cups warmed low sodium chicken broth along with 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Simmer until thickened, about 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in 1 can (4 oz) mild chopped green chilies and 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese until melted. Finally, mix in 1/2 cup sour cream and hot sauce to taste if you like it spicy.
6-Serve the baked burritos topped with the cheesy green chili sour cream sauce and any desired optional add-ins like vegetables or beans.
Notes
🔥 Use raw or undercooked tortillas for a crispier texture when baked.
🌿 Brush tortillas with olive oil to enhance the crispiness and golden color.
❄️ Prepare shredded chicken in advance and refrigerate or freeze for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Baking: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
Keywords: Smothered,Chicken,Burritos,Creamy
