Description
These Smothered Baked Chicken Burritos are a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for any night of the week. Filled with shredded chicken, rice, beans, and cheese, then baked under a creamy enchilada sauce and melted cheese topping, they deliver a delicious combination of textures and Mexican-inspired flavors that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works well)
- 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or Mexican-style)
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Assembly and Topping
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup red enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish to prevent sticking during baking.
- Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked rice, black beans, half of the shredded cheese, salsa, chili powder, cumin, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Assemble Burritos: Lay out the flour tortillas flat on a clean surface. Spoon an equal portion of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Roll each tortilla tightly, folding in the sides to enclose the filling, and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the red enchilada sauce and sour cream until combined. Pour this creamy sauce evenly over the rolled burritos in the baking dish.
- Add Cheese and Cover: Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the top of the sauced burritos. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to keep moisture in during baking.
- Bake Covered: Place the covered dish in the oven and bake for 20 minutes to heat through and allow flavors to meld.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the dish from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired. Serve warm for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can substitute cooked shredded chicken with rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Use brown rice or a Mexican-style seasoned rice for added flavor and nutrition.
- Black beans can be swapped with pinto or kidney beans based on preference.
- For spicier burritos, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the filling or salsa.
- If you prefer a dairy-free version, omit the sour cream and cheese or use plant-based alternatives.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
