Description
These smothered burritos feature tender chicken smothered in green chile sauce and melted cheese, offering an easy and cheesy comfort food option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, green chiles, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Lay out tortillas and divide the chicken mixture evenly among them.
- Sprinkle cheese on top of the chicken mixture in each tortilla.
- Roll up the tortillas and place them seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour salsa over the burritos and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving with sour cream.
Notes
For a spicier version, use hot green chiles. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 28g