Smothered Baked Chicken Burritos Recipe
These Smothered Baked Chicken Burritos are a hearty and flavorful meal featuring tender shredded chicken, black beans, rice, corn, and a blend of spices wrapped in large flour tortillas and baked under a delicious, savory smothering sauce. Perfect for a comforting dinner, this recipe combines Tex-Mex flavors with easy preparation and a gooey cheese topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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For the Burritos:
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa or enchilada sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas
For the Smothering Sauce:
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce or your favorite enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, cooked rice, black beans, corn, 1 cup shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa or enchilada sauce, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Assemble the burritos: Lay out the flour tortillas on a clean surface. Divide the filling evenly among the tortillas, placing it in the center of each. Fold in the sides of the tortilla and then roll it up tightly from one end to the other to form burritos.
- Arrange burritos in baking dish: Lightly grease a baking dish and place the burritos seam-side down in the dish so they hold their shape during baking.
- Prepare the smothering sauce: In a separate bowl, mix the enchilada sauce with salsa to create a flavorful smothering sauce.
- Smother and top burritos: Pour the smothering sauce evenly over the burritos in the baking dish. Sprinkle the additional 1 cup of shredded cheese evenly on top of the sauce-covered burritos.
- Bake the burritos: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the dish uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden on top, and the burritos are heated through.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. Garnish as desired with extra sour cream, chopped cilantro, or sliced jalapeños.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a time-saving option.
- Feel free to add diced onions or bell peppers to the filling for extra flavor and texture.
- For a spicier dish, add some chopped jalapeños or hot sauce to the filling or sauce.
- Leftover burritos can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Substitute flour tortillas with whole wheat or low-carb tortillas for a healthier option.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free tortillas.
Keywords: Chicken burritos, baked burritos, smothered burritos, Tex-Mex, enchilada sauce, easy dinner recipe
