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Baked Chicken Burritos with Cheesy Green Chili Sauce

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Baked Chicken Burritos with Cheesy Green Chili Sauce are loaded with tender shredded chicken, melty cheese, and wrapped in crispy tortillas—all topped with a creamy green chili sour cream sauce. This oven-baked burrito recipe is the ultimate comfort food for weeknights, meal prep, or casual entertaining.

Ingredients

  • For the Burritos:
  • 1 batch Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken (or shredded rotisserie chicken)
  • 6 burrito-sized tortillas (preferably uncooked/raw)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Olive oil or nonstick spray
  • For the Cheesy Green Chili Sour Cream Sauce:
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups warm low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ¼–½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 oz mild chopped green chilies
  • ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Hot sauce to taste (optional)
  • Optional Toppings:
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Sliced avocado or guacamole
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Salsa
  • Tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken or shred pre-cooked chicken. Drain extra liquid.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F. On each tortilla, place ½ cup chicken and cheese. Roll tightly and place seam-side down on a foil-lined baking sheet with a rack. Lightly brush or spray with olive oil.
  3. Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden and crisp. Broil for 2–3 minutes for extra crunch if desired.
  4. In a saucepan, melt olive oil and butter. Whisk in flour to form roux. Gradually whisk in broth. Add cumin, salt, pepper; simmer 5–7 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, chilies, cheese, and optional hot sauce.
  5. Spoon sauce over baked burritos and top with desired garnishes.

Notes

  • Use black beans or roasted vegetables for a vegetarian option.
  • Use gluten-free tortillas to make this recipe gluten-free.
  • Freeze burritos before or after baking for future meals.
  • Add jalapeños, hot sauce, or pepper jack for extra heat.

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