Description
Smothered Green Chile Chicken Burritos are a comforting and flavorful dish that will elevate your dinner table. Tender shredded chicken mingles with zesty green chiles, all enveloped in warm tortillas and topped with a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, these burritos are easily customizable to suit every palate. Get ready to impress your guests with this deliciously satisfying meal that’s as easy to make as it is delightful to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup canned or roasted green chiles
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup (low-sodium if preferred)
- 1 cup chicken broth (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides (about 6 minutes per side). Remove from the skillet and let rest before shredding.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken with half of the green chiles, half of the cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Lay each tortilla flat and spoon the chicken mixture onto the center. Fold in the edges and roll tightly.
- In the same skillet, mix cream of chicken soup with chicken broth and remaining green chiles over medium heat until smooth.
- Spread some sauce in a baking dish; place burritos seam-side down, drizzle with more sauce, and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 451
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 834mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 82mg