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Baked Chicken Burritos with Creamy Green Chile Sauce

Baked Chicken Burritos with Creamy Green Chile Sauce
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Baked Chicken Burritos with Creamy Green Chile Sauce are a delicious combination of tender chicken, smoky and spicy green chiles, and a rich creamy sauce all wrapped inside warm flour tortillas. This easy-to-make, flavorful dish is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing meal at gatherings. The creamy green chile sauce adds a fresh tangy twist, while the melted cheese provides an irresistible cheesy finish.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Filling

  • 1.5 pounds chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon oil (for cooking chicken and sautéing)
  • 1 cup roasted or canned green chiles, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Additional

  • 6 large flour tortillas (burrito size)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Optional: jalapeños, hot sauce, chipotle peppers in adobo for extra spice or smokiness

Instructions

  1. Cook and Shred the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts or thighs with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until fully cooked and juicy, about 6-8 minutes per side depending on thickness. Remove from skillet and shred into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Prepare the Creamy Green Chile Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add chopped roasted or canned green chiles, cream cheese, sour cream, and a pinch of salt. Stir continuously until the mixture melts together into a smooth, velvety sauce with evenly distributed chiles.
  3. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Fold the shredded chicken into the creamy green chile sauce, coating all pieces thoroughly to create a moist and flavorful filling.
  4. Assemble the Burritos: Warm the flour tortillas briefly to prevent cracking. Lay each tortilla flat and spoon a generous amount of the chicken and green chile filling into the center. Sprinkle some shredded cheese over the filling. Fold in the sides and roll tightly to secure the contents.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Place the burritos seam-side down in a baking dish. Pour any leftover creamy green chile sauce over the top of the burritos and sprinkle remaining shredded cheese. Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Notes

  • Use leftover or rotisserie chicken to save time and add flavor.
  • Do not overfill the burritos to prevent bursting during baking.
  • Warm tortillas before assembling to make rolling easier and avoid cracking.
  • Adjust the sauce thickness with a splash of milk or broth if needed.
  • Cover with foil while baking initially to control browning, then uncover for crispiness on top.

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