Description
Green chile chicken burritos showcase New Mexican flavors with tender shredded chicken wrapped in warm tortillas and covered in rich, spicy sauce. Hearty ingredients and bold seasonings create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups chicken, chopped or shredded
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 ¼ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- ⅓ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 ½ cups salsa
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz (113 grams) green chilies, diced (mild)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 tbsps butter
- 3 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 ½ tsps ground cumin
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp dried oregano leaves, crushed
- ½ tsp dried oregano leaves, crushed
- Olive oil, for brushing on burritos
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F and line baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Filling Creation: Mix shredded chicken, salsa, cumin, oregano, cheese, and onions in a mixing bowl until well combined.
- Burrito Assembly: Spread chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla, folding sides inward and rolling tightly with seam facing down on prepared baking sheet.
- Pre-Baking Technique: Brush burritos lightly with olive oil to promote golden browning and enhance exterior crispness.
- Initial Baking: Roast burritos for 20-25 minutes until exterior turns golden and crispy.
- Sauce Preparation: Melt butter in saucepan, whisk in flour to create roux, then add garlic and cook briefly to release aromatic notes.
- Sauce Development: Gradually incorporate chicken broth, whisking continuously to prevent lumps; season with cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper, simmering until sauce thickens.
- Sauce Finishing: Remove from heat and fold in green chilies, cheese, and sour cream, adjusting seasonings to taste.
- Final Assembly: Ladle green chile sauce over baked burritos, sprinkle with additional cheese.
- Broiling Finish: Place under high broil for 2-3 minutes, monitoring closely to ensure perfect cheese melting without burning.
- Serving: Plate immediately alongside authentic Mexican rice for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Tortilla Technique: Choose large, soft flour tortillas for easier wrapping and better structural integrity of the burrito.
- Chicken Prep Tip: Use pre-cooked, shredded rotisserie chicken for faster assembly and deeper flavor profiles.
- Sauce Consistency Hack: Whisk continuously while making the roux to prevent burning and ensure a smooth, creamy green chile sauce.
- Broiling Caution: Watch the burritos closely during the final broiling stage to prevent cheese from burning and achieve perfect golden-brown melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg