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Smothered Chicken Burritos topped with savory sauce and fresh ingredients

Smothered Chicken Burritos

Warm, soft burritos topped with sauce and melted cheese, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Burrito Filling
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed Drain well to avoid soggy filling.
  • 1 cup corn, drained Drain well to avoid soggy filling.
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend) Use more cheese if desired.
  • 4 large flour tortillas Warm them briefly to prevent cracking.
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce Add extra if you like them very saucy.
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For Garnish (Optional)
  • Sour cream
  • Green onions

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine cooked chicken, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Lay out the flour tortillas and fill each with the chicken mixture and a sprinkle of cheese.
  4. Roll the tortillas tightly and place them seam-side down in a baking dish.
  5. Pour enchilada sauce over the top of the burritos and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 20-25 minutes until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
  2. Serve warm with sour cream and green onions if desired.

Notes

Cool burritos to room temperature before refrigeration. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To freeze, wrap each burrito in foil for up to 2 months. Reheat in oven or microwave as needed. For another easy chicken side idea, try chicken lollipops.