Description
Smothered Green Chile Chicken Burritos are a flavorful and comforting Tex-Mex dish featuring tender shredded chicken combined with tangy green chiles and creamy sour cream, wrapped in soft flour tortillas, covered with zesty green enchilada sauce, and baked to bubbly perfection with melted cheese on top. This recipe yields a satisfying meal perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Burritos and Sauce
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 can (10 oz) green enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or Cheddar)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for warming tortillas)
Garnish
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the burritos.
- Mix filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced green chiles, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until thoroughly mixed.
- Warm tortillas: Heat a skillet over medium heat and warm each flour tortilla briefly to make them pliable and easier to roll.
- Assemble burritos: Spoon the chicken filling evenly onto each tortilla. Roll them up tightly and place them seam-side down in a greased baking dish to prevent unrolling during baking.
- Add sauce: Pour the green enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled burritos, coating them well.
- Top with cheese: Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese evenly over the enchilada sauce-covered burritos.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven, garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, and serve the burritos warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra heat, use spicy diced green chiles or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the filling.
- Can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Use gluten-free tortillas if needed to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.
