🌯🔥 Smothered Baked Chicken Burritos 🔥🌯
Ingredients:
**For the Baked Chicken Burritos:**
- 1 Recipe Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken
- 6 burrito-size tortillas (raw or undercooked preferred)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Olive oil or nonstick cooking spray
**For the Cheesy Green Chili Sour Cream Sauce:**
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth, warmed
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 of a 4 oz. can mild chopped green chilies (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Hot sauce to taste (optional)
**Optional Toppings:**
- Tomatoes
- Avocados/guacamole
- Cilantro
- Salsa
- Tortilla strips or chips
Directions:
**Prepare the Chicken:** If you haven't already, prepare the Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken according to your recipe. Shred the chicken once cooked and set aside.
**Preheat the Oven:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray.
**Assemble the Burritos:** Lay a tortilla flat and place a generous portion of shredded chicken in the center. Sprinkle with a little cheddar cheese. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly. Place the burrito seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
**Make the Cheesy Green Chili Sour Cream Sauce:** In a saucepan over medium heat, combine olive oil and butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Gradually add the warmed chicken broth, whisking continuously until smooth. Stir in cumin, salt, pepper, sour cream, green chilies, and cheddar cheese. Cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
**Smother the Burritos:** Pour the cheesy green chili sauce evenly over the assembled burritos in the baking dish.
**Bake the Burritos:** Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes to slightly brown the top.
**Garnish and Serve:** Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Top with your choice of tomatoes, avocados/guacamole, cilantro, salsa, and tortilla strips or chips. Serve warm and enjoy this deliciously comforting meal!
Nutritional Information:
⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes | Baking Time: 30-35 minutes | Total Time: 45-50 minutes
🔥 Kcal: Approximately 400 kcal per serving | 🍽️ Servings: 6 servings