Description
These Smothered Baked Chicken Burritos are a delicious and satisfying meal that’s perfect for a family dinner. Packed with tender shredded chicken, rice, black beans, and gooey cheese, all smothered in a flavorful enchilada sauce, these burritos are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
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For the Burritos:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 large flour tortillas
For Topping:
- 1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- Chopped cilantro and sliced green onions (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, rice, black beans, cheese, sour cream, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the burritos: Divide the filling evenly among the flour tortillas. Roll them tightly and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Top with sauce and cheese: Pour the enchilada sauce over the burritos and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and green onions before serving, if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the filling.
- You can also substitute the chicken with ground beef or shredded pork.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
