Baked Chicken Burritos with Cheesy Green Chili Sauce
A perfect blend of comfort and convenience, these Baked Chicken Burritos with Cheesy Green Chili Sauce transform a weeknight dinner into something extraordinary.
Ingredients
For the burritos
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken Using rotisserie chicken for time-saving.
- 1 cup cooked rice White, brown, or cauliflower rice.
- 1 can black beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed.
- 1 cup corn kernels Frozen or canned.
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- to taste salt and pepper
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend.
For the sauce and garnish
- 1 can green chili sauce 10 oz.
- 1 tablespoon sour cream Optional topping.
- to taste fresh cilantro For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cooked rice, black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
- Lay a tortilla on a flat surface. Scoop about 1/4 of the chicken mixture onto the center of the tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, and roll it up securely.
- Place the rolled burrito seam side down in a greased baking dish. Repeat until all burritos are assembled.
Baking
- Pour green chili sauce evenly over the burritos, followed by a sprinkle of leftover cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with sour cream and cilantro. Slice and serve.
Notes
Feel free to customize your burrito filling with leftover veggies or different beans. These burritos freeze well—make a double batch and enjoy later!