Smothered Baked Chicken Burritos Recipe
These smothered baked chicken burritos are the ultimate comfort food, loaded with seasoned chicken, beans, and cheese, then topped with a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a family gathering, this recipe will satisfy your cravings and is sure to become a favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, rice, black beans, cumin, chili powder, and half of the shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the mixture evenly onto the center of each tortilla. Fold the sides and roll tightly to form burritos.
- Place the burritos seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the enchilada sauce and sour cream until smooth. Pour the sauce over the burritos and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra heat, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the filling.
- These burritos can be made ahead and frozen before baking for an easy meal prep option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg