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Smothered Baked Chicken Burritos

Irresistibly Smothered Baked Chicken Burritos You’ll Love

Discover the ultimate Smothered Baked Chicken Burritos, a perfect blend of tender chicken and creamy filling—quick to make and a true crowd-pleaser.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 burritos
Course: High Protein Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 3 cups Cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 can Cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 1 cup Salsa
  • 1 tablespoon Chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
For the Burritos
  • 4 large Flour tortillas Whole wheat can be used as an alternative.
  • 2 cups Shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
For Topping
  • 1 cup Additional salsa
  • 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro Optional for garnish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • Spoon

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to the temperature indicated on the cream of chicken soup can.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken with the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, salsa, chili powder, and garlic powder.
  3. Lay out the large flour tortillas flat and place a generous scoop of the chicken mixture in the center of each.
  4. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the chicken mixture in each tortilla.
  5. Roll each tortilla tightly, tucking in the sides to secure the filling.
  6. Drizzle any remaining salsa over the rolled burritos and sprinkle additional shredded cheese on top.
  7. Bake the burritos in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  8. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burritoCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

These burritos can be customized with different toppings or spice levels to suit individual tastes.

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