Smothered Baked Chicken Burritos

Here’s a Smothered Baked Chicken Burritos recipe that’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy dinner or feeding a hungry crowd. These burritos are stuffed with seasoned chicken, rice, beans, cheese, and baked to perfection under a rich, smothered sauce.

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🌯 Smothered Baked Chicken Burritos

Ingredients

For the Burritos:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie works great)

• 1 cup cooked rice (Mexican rice or plain)

• 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

• 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin

• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 5–6 large flour tortillas

For the Smothered Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 2 tablespoons flour

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 1/2 cup sour cream

• 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies (mild or hot)

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• Salt, to taste

Toppings (Optional):

• Chopped cilantro

• Diced tomatoes

• Extra cheese

• Jalapeños

• Avocado or guacamole

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Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.

2. Make the Filling

In a large bowl, combine:

• Shredded chicken

• Cooked rice

• Black beans

• Cheese

• Sour cream

• Spices (cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper)

Mix until well blended.

3. Assemble the Burritos

• Place about 3/4 cup of filling in the center of each tortilla.

• Roll tightly like a burrito (fold sides in, then roll from bottom up).

• Place seam side down in the prepared baking dish.

4. Make the Smothered Sauce

In a saucepan over medium heat:

• Melt butter, stir in flour, and whisk to form a roux (1 minute).

• Slowly whisk in chicken broth, simmer until thickened (3–5 minutes).

• Stir in sour cream, green chilies, and seasonings.

• Remove from heat and taste for salt.

5. Smother & Bake

• Pour the sauce evenly over the burritos.

• Sprinkle extra cheese on top (optional).

• Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

• Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes or until bubbly and golden.

6. Garnish & Serve

Top with fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, or your favorite toppings. Serve hot with a side of salsa, guacamole, or a simple salad.