Description

These Smothered Green Chile Chicken Burritos are a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a hearty meal. Tender shredded chicken is blended with zesty green chiles, creamy sour cream, and seasonings, then wrapped in warm flour tortillas. The burritos are smothered with green enchilada sauce, topped with melted Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese, and baked to bubbly perfection. Garnished with fresh cilantro, this dish offers a delicious balance of creamy, spicy, and cheesy flavors.

Ingredients

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Filling

2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste

Assembly

4 large flour tortillas
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (10 oz) green enchilada sauce
1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or Cheddar)
Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the burritos.
Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, diced green chiles, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Warm Tortillas: Heat a skillet over medium heat and warm the flour tortillas for a few seconds on each side. This makes them more pliable and easier to roll without tearing.
Assemble Burritos: Spoon an even amount of the chicken filling onto each tortilla. Roll up the tortillas tightly and place them seam-side down in a greased baking dish to prevent them from unrolling.
Add Sauce: Pour the green enchilada sauce evenly over the assembled burritos, ensuring they are fully covered.
Top with Cheese: Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese over the top of the sauced burritos for a melted, cheesy finish.
Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh cilantro if using, and serve the burritos warm for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

For extra spice, add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce to the filling.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best results.
Use gluten-free tortillas to make this recipe gluten-free.
To reduce fat, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.
Make sure to warm tortillas properly to avoid cracking when rolling.