Smothered Chicken Burrito Recipe

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These Smothered Burritos are fast and easy!

Three moths ago, I mentioned in my Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken post that the recipe for these insanely delicious shredded chicken burritos was coming soon – my goodness, how time flies! I got so caught up in holiday recipes that these beauties didn’t get their time in the deserved spotlight – until now. So over 90K Mexican Chicken pins later, I finally bring you Smothered Mexican Chicken Burritos that are ssssooooo worth the wait! These Chicken Burritos remind me of my Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas with the most luscious sauce except they get nice and crispy on the outside before they get smothered – yassssss! I’ve also made several variations of this smothered burritos with all kinds of mix and match fillings and sauces you can see in my Wet Burritos recipe. If you’re looking for even more burrito recipes, you will love my California Burritos, Beef, Bean and Cheese Burritos, and Breakfast Burritos.

Why these Burritos are the best:

These chicken burritos are my personal favorite way to devour my Mexican Chicken that is slow cooked with Mexican spices, salsa and green chilies for amazingly flavorful chicken that is just begging to be piled in a tortilla, loaded with cheese and baked until golden crispy deliciousness. And because every burrito, taco, etc., is better with either sour cream or more cheese – or both, these Baked Chicken Burritos get smothered in velvety Cheesy Green Chili Sour Cream Sauce that is oh so lick the pan worthy.

Smothered Burrito ingredients

Mexican Chicken: Mexican is made in the crockpot so it it literally dump run – or take a nap – until it emerges juicy, tender and packed with flavor. If you really want Chicken burritos NOW, then you can toss some cooked, shredded chicken in some salsa. I personally haven’t tried this – I’m just brainstorming the fastest way to get these Chicken Burritos into your mouth.Cheese: I like to use cheddar cheese because the sharp flavor doesn’t get lost and beautifully compliments the Cheesy Green Chili Sour Cream sauce. You are welecome to substitute for what you have on hand though from Mexican Cheese blend, Monterrey to Pepper Jack. Add-ins: the Mexican Chicken and cheese are must-haves for chicken burritos but you can also add black beans, refried beans, rice and even vegetables such as bell peppers, corn and zucchini. Burrito Size Tortillas: You’ll need to wrap all your cheesy goodness in a big burrito size tortilla. I prefer raw/uncooked tortillas found in the refrigerated section like Tortilla Land (I buy mine at Costco). They are thinner so they bake and crisp beautifully! If you use unbaked tortillas, you will still make the recipe as written. Traditional cooked tortillas are also delicious!

How to make Chicken Burritos

How to serve Smothered Burritos

You can be as simple or as extravagant as your heart desires with these Chicken Burritos. You can create a topping bar and let everyone pile their Chicken Burritos with their favs and serve with a side of rice, beans, chips and a big salad, or I’ve included some more fun and flirty sides below. TOPPINGS (pick all or some of your favs):

Avocados/guacamole Pico de Gallo Homemade Salsa Salsa Verde cilantro

SIDES

Cilantro Lime Rice Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice Corn Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chipotle Lime Butter Southwest Salad with Creamy Avocado Salsa Dressing Southwest Orzo Salad with Chipotle Honey Lime Vinaigrette Fruit Salad with Honey Citrus Dressing Pina Colada Fruit Salad Grilled Pineapple with Brown Sugar Orange Glaze Mexican Street Fries with Salsa Ketchup and top it all off with Churros!

How to store Burritos

It’s best to store the burritos and sauce separately. Let the burritos cool completely, then line them in a single layer in an airtight container or wrap them individually in foil. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or place foil-wrapped burritos in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months (instructions to follow).

Can I freeze Chicken Burritos?

Yes! You can freeze the Chicken Burritos but the Green Chili Sour Cream Sauce does not freeze well. To freeze chicken burritos:

Cool Filling: Let chicken cool otherwise you will end up with soggy tortillas. Assemble: Assemble chicken burritos per instructions. Bake: Bake chicken burritos according to recipe instructions. Cool: Let chicken burritos cool completely. Foil: Wrap individual burritos up tightly in foil. Freeze: Freeze burritos in a single layer on a baking sheet. This will help them freeze faster and not get squished. Store: Add frozen burritos to a large freezer size bag, remove excess air and seal.

Best way to reheat a Chicken Burrito

You can reheat chicken burritos in the microwave, oven, or air fryer. The air fryer is my #1 preferred method for reheating anything crispy – or formerly crispy and restoring it to its as-good-as-new glory!

Air fryer: Place your burritos in the air fryer basket and air fry at 375 degrees F for 4-6 minutes, flipping halfway through. Oven: Place burritos on a baking rack placed over a baking pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until warmed through. Microwave: This is my least favorite method because the exterior doesn’t crisp up, but it’s convenient for hands-off reheating. Transfer burritos to a microwave safe plate and microwave on high or 45 seconds then at 15-second intervals as needed. To crisp up afterwards, transfer to a nonstick pan and pan fry each side until crispy (don’t use any oil).

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