Description
These Baked Chicken Burritos are stuffed with flavorful slow-cooked Mexican chicken, baked until golden and crispy, and smothered in a creamy cheesy green chili sour cream sauce. A deliciously satisfying and customizable meal for any night of the week.
Ingredients
- Baked Chicken Burritos:
- 1 Recipe Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken
- 6 burrito-size tortillas (raw or undercooked preferred)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Olive oil or nonstick cooking spray
- Cheesy Green Chili Sour Cream Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth, warmed
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 of a 4 oz. can mild chopped green chilies (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Hot sauce to taste (optional)
- Optional Toppings:
- Tomatoes
- Avocados/guacamole
- Cilantro
- Salsa
- Tortilla strips or chips
Instructions
1. Prepare the Mexican Chicken according to the Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken recipe. Drain any excess liquid after cooking.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a baking rack on top.
3. Lay out tortillas and place a heaping 1/2 cup of the chicken filling on each. Sprinkle with cheese, then roll up burrito-style.
4. Place burritos seam-side down on the rack and lightly brush with olive oil or spray with nonstick spray.
5. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until golden. For extra crispiness, broil briefly on each side.
6. While baking, prepare the sauce. In a saucepan, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
7. Whisk in flour and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
8. Reduce heat to low and gradually whisk in warm chicken broth.
9. Add cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir until thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
10. Remove from heat and stir in green chilies and cheese until melted.
11. Stir in sour cream and optional hot sauce.
12. Drizzle sauce over baked burritos and top with tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, salsa, or tortilla strips as desired.
13. Serve hot with a side of rice or salad.
Notes
Use raw or undercooked tortillas for the best texture when baking. Customize your toppings and spice level with salsa or hot sauce. Make the sauce in advance for quicker assembly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg