Description
Mexican-inspired smothered baked chicken burritos combine hearty ingredients with rich, melted cheese and zesty sauce. Comfort meets culinary delight when hearty proteins and fresh garnishes create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
Base Ingredients:
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can (16 ounces/454 grams) refried beans
Topping and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 can (10 ounces/283 grams) enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken-filled tortilla bundles.
- Layer a generous spread of creamy refried beans along the center of each soft tortilla.
- Distribute tender, shredded chicken and fluffy cooked rice directly on top of the bean foundation.
- Carefully fold and roll the tortillas into compact cylinders, ensuring a tight seal with the seam facing downward in a prepared baking dish.
- Drench the rolled burritos with a rich, vibrant enchilada sauce, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Liberally cascade shredded cheese across the sauced burritos, creating a melty golden blanket.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese transforms into a bubbly, golden crust.
- Remove from the oven and embellish with finely chopped green onions for a fresh, zesty garnish.
- Optional: Serve alongside a dollop of cool, tangy sour cream to complement the warm, hearty burritos.
Notes
- Prepare shredded chicken and rice in advance to cut down cooking time and streamline your burrito assembly process.
- Swap regular rice with cauliflower rice for a low-carb version, or use gluten-free tortillas to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Mix different cheese varieties like pepper jack and cheddar for a more complex, rich flavor profile that elevates the entire dish.
- Adjust the heat level by choosing mild or spicy enchilada sauce, allowing you to customize the burrito’s intensity to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 516 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg