Smothered Baked Chicken Burritos
Smothered Baked Chicken Burritos are the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender shredded chicken wrapped in soft flour tortillas, topped with melty cheese and rich enchilada sauce. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, offering a fiesta of flavors that everyone will adore. With easy preparation and customizable ingredients, you can whip up these delicious burritos in no time, ensuring satisfied smiles all around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tsp olive oil and cook seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side). Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) before removing and shredding the chicken.
- Lay tortillas flat, fill with shredded chicken and a sprinkle of both cheeses. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce over burritos and top with remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg