Description
These baked chicken burritos are smothered in a creamy green chile sauce and baked to perfection, making them the ultimate comfort meal for any Tex-Mex lover.
Ingredients
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- For the Green Chile Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Burritos:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- Optional: diced tomatoes, avocado, or jalapeños for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Make the green chile sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute until smooth. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and cook until thickened, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, green chiles, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, sour cream, green chiles, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds to make them pliable. Place about 1/3 cup of filling in the center of each tortilla. Top with a generous sprinkle of shredded cheese. Fold in the sides and roll tightly.
- Spread a thin layer of the green chile sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Place the burritos seam-side down in the dish. Pour the remaining sauce over the top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and golden. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with optional tomatoes, avocado, or jalapeños.
Notes
For a spicier version, use hot green chiles or add a diced jalapeño to the filling. Leftover burritos can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven.
Nutrition
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 38g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 32g