Description
Mexican-inspired Smothered Chile Chicken Burritos deliver a hearty meal packed with bold southwestern flavors. Melted cheese, tender chicken, and rich sauce create an irresistible combination that satisfies spice lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (720 ml) cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) butter
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) salsa
- 2 cups (480 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz (113 g) diced green chilies, mild
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsps ground cumin
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp dried oregano leaves, crushed
- ½ tsp dried oregano leaves, crushed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Olive oil, for brushing on burritos
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to a scorching 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Filling Creation: Amalgamate shredded chicken, salsa, cumin, oregano, cheese, and onions into a cohesive, flavor-packed mixture.
- Burrito Assembly: Nestle the chicken blend in tortilla centers, expertly fold sides, and roll into compact bundles, positioning seam-side down on the prepared sheet.
- Initial Baking: Brush burritos with olive oil and roast for 20-25 minutes until achieving a crisp, golden-brown exterior.
- Sauce Foundation: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over moderate heat, whisking in flour and garlic to develop a robust roux.
- Sauce Development: Gradually stream chicken broth, incorporating cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper while stirring continuously until the sauce reaches a luxurious, thick consistency.
- Sauce Enrichment: Remove from heat and fold in green chilies, additional cheese, and sour cream to create a velvety, complex sauce.
- Final Flourish: Transfer baked burritos to the oven, switch to high broil, lavish with prepared sauce, and crown with an abundant layer of shredded cheddar.
- Broiling Finale: Broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese transforms into a bubbling, molten golden blanket.
- Serving: Present alongside authentic Mexican rice for a sumptuous, flavor-explosive meal.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Ensure chicken is thoroughly shredded and evenly mixed with seasonings for maximum flavor distribution.
- Tortilla Technique: Wrap burritos tightly to prevent filling from spilling during baking, creating a neat and compact package.
- Sauce Secrets: Continuously whisk the roux to prevent burning and achieve a smooth, lump-free sauce consistency.
- Broiling Brilliance: Watch cheese closely during the final broiling stage to prevent burning and achieve perfect golden-brown melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 486
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 635 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 82 mg