Description
Smothered baked chicken burritos tuck seasoned chicken, sauce, and cheese inside tortillas, baked until bubbling. A filling meal that brings Mexican flavors to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
Carbohydrates:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cooked rice
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 375F (190C), preparing for a flavor-packed culinary adventure.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken with rice, black beans, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread a spoonful of enchilada sauce down the center of each tortilla, then add some of the chicken mixture and a sprinkle of cheese.
- Carefully roll each tortilla into a compact burrito, tucking in the sides to seal the delicious contents.
- Arrange the burritos snugly in a baking dish, positioning them seam-side down to prevent unraveling.
- Lavish the burritos with the remaining enchilada sauce, ensuring each one is thoroughly coated and topped with an additional generous layer of cheese.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden on the edges.
- Top with diced tomatoes and fresh cilantro before serving.
- Serve immediately with a dollop of cool, creamy sour cream on the side to complement the warm, spicy burritos.
Notes
- Swap chicken for tofu or jackfruit to create a delicious vegetarian version that maintains the same flavor profile and hearty texture.
- Add extra heat by incorporating diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce into the chicken mixture for spice lovers who crave more kick.
- These burritos can be assembled ahead of time and frozen, making them perfect for quick weeknight dinners or grab-and-go lunches.
- Use brown rice instead of white for added fiber and nutritional value, enhancing the overall healthiness of this comforting dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg