Smothered Baked Chicken Burritos
These burritos are stuffed with juicy shredded chicken, rice, beans, and cheese, then baked until golden and topped with a creamy enchilada-style sauce and more melted cheese. Comfort food at its best, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Prep: 25 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 55 minutes
Serves: 6
Ingredients
For the Burritos:
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
2 cups cooked rice (white or Mexican-style)
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed
1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar/monterey jack mix works best)
6 large flour tortillas (10-inch burrito size)
½ cup salsa
1 tbsp olive oil
For the Smother Sauce:
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp chili powder
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt & black pepper to taste
For Topping:
1 cup shredded cheese
Fresh cilantro, jalapenos, or green onions for garnish
Instructions
Make the sauce:
In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes.
Slowly whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
Add sour cream, green chilies, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt & pepper.
Simmer 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
Assemble burritos:
In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, rice, beans, corn, salsa, and 1 cup cheese.
Place filling in center of each tortilla, fold sides in, and roll up tightly.
Bake:
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
Lightly grease a baking dish. Place burritos seam-side down.
Pour sauce evenly over burritos and sprinkle with extra cheese.
Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
Serve:
Garnish with cilantro, jalapenos, or green onions.
Serve hot with guacamole, pico de gallo, or extra sour cream.
Notes & Tips
Shortcut: Use store-bought enchilada sauce instead of making your own.
Make-ahead: Assemble burritos, refrigerate (without sauce), then bake when ready.
Freezer-friendly: Wrap burritos tightly, freeze, then thaw and bake with sauce.
Extra kick: Add sauteed onions/peppers or a splash of hot sauce to filling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I make these with beef or veggies?
Yes — ground beef, shredded beef, or sautéed veggies all work great.
Q: Can I make them lighter?
Use whole wheat tortillas, Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, and less cheese.
Q: Will they be soggy if reheated?
Not if reheated in the oven — cover with foil and warm at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes.
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~540
Protein: 34g
Carbohydrates: 47g
Fat: 24g
Fiber: 6g