Baked Chicken Burritos with Cheesy Green Chili Sauce
A quick and delicious recipe for Baked Chicken Burritos topped with a cheesy green chili sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
For the Burritos
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken store-bought rotisserie chicken works beautifully
- 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn frozen or canned
- 1 cup salsa for flavor
- 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend of your favorite cheeses
- 4 large flour tortillas
For the Cheesy Green Chili Sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can diced green chilies 4 ounces
- 1 cup shredded cheese more cheese!
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, salsa, and shredded cheese.
- Grab a tortilla and scoop about 1/4 of the filling mixture into the center. Fold the sides over the filling, then roll it up tightly from the bottom. Repeat with all the tortillas.
- Place the burritos seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
Make the Sauce
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, diced green chilies, shredded cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Baking
- Pour the green chili sauce over the burritos in the baking dish and sprinkle a little extra cheese on top.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until everything is bubbly and golden.
Serving
- Remove them from the oven, let them cool for a few minutes, then serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
These burritos freeze wonderfully, so feel free to make a double batch. You can substitute chicken with ground turkey or vegetables for a vegetarian twist.