Cheesy Chicken Burritos with Homemade Green Chili Sauce

Looking for a flavorful and satisfying meal that’s quick to make and perfect for dinner any night of the week? These cheesy chicken burritos smothered in a creamy, homemade green chili sauce are sure to hit the spot. Made with tender shredded chicken, fresh green onions, and a rich green chili sauce, this recipe combines the best of comfort food and Southwest flavors. Plus, it’s customizable—swap out the chicken for beef, or add your favorite toppings for a personal twist! This easy-to-follow recipe will have dinner ready in no time while delivering big on flavor.

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Filling:

• 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
• 1 1/2 cups salsa (your favorite variety)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 6 large flour tortillas
• Olive oil for brushing

For the Green Chili Sauce:

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 4 ounces diced mild green chilies
• 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken Filling:
   • In a bowl, mix the cooked chicken, salsa, cumin, oregano, and cheddar cheese until well combined.
   • Stir in the chopped green onions for added freshness and flavor.
   • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Set aside.
2. Assemble the Burritos:
   • Warm the flour tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
   • Spoon the chicken filling into the center of each tortilla, ensuring an equal portion for all.
   • Roll up each burrito by folding in the sides and rolling tightly.
   • Arrange the tortillas with the seam facing down in a baking dish that has been lightly oiled.
   • Lightly brush the tops of the burritos with olive oil to help them crisp up during baking.
3. Make the Green Chili Sauce:
   • In a medium saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat until it melts.
   • Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and sauté for approximately 30 seconds until it releases its aroma.
   • Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute to make a roux.
   • Gradually pour in the chicken broth while whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
   • Add the cumin, oregano, diced green chilies, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
   • Stir in the cheddar cheese and sour cream, allowing the cheese to melt into a smooth, creamy sauce.
4. Smother the Burritos:
   • Pour the green chili sauce generously over the prepared burritos in the baking dish.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the burritos are heated through and the sauce is bubbly.
5. Serve:
   • Garnish with additional toppings such as fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, or avocado if desired.
   • Serve hot with rice, beans, or your favorite side dish for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

These cheesy chicken burritos, smothered in a rich green chili sauce, make the perfect comforting meal that’s packed with flavor and simple to prepare. Whether you’re cooking for a family dinner or feeding a crowd, this recipe is easy to scale up or down, and it’s versatile enough for any palate.

Cheesy Chicken Burritos with Homemade Green Chili Sauce

Cheesy chicken burritos smothered in a homemadegreen chili sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, these burritos are packedwith flavor and simple to make.

For the Chicken Filling:

• 3 cups cooked chicken (chopped or shredded)
• 1 1/2 cups salsa (your favorite variety)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (crushed)
• 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 green onions (chopped)
• 6 large flour tortillas
• Olive oil for brushing

For the Green Chili Sauce:

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (crushed)
• Salt and black pepper (to taste)
• 4 ounces diced mild green chilies
• 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Prepare the Chicken Filling:

1. In a bowl, mix the cooked chicken, salsa, cumin, oregano, and cheddar cheese until well combined.
2. Stir in the chopped green onions for added freshness and flavor.
3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Set aside.

Assemble the Burritos:

1. Warm the flour tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
2. Spoon the chicken filling into the center of each tortilla, ensuring an equal portion for all.
3. Roll up each burrito by folding in the sides and rolling tightly.
4. Arrange the tortillas with the seam facing down in a baking dish that has been lightly oiled.
5. Lightly brush the tops of the burritos with olive oil to help them crisp up during baking.

Make the Green Chili Sauce:

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat until it melts.
2. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and sauté for approximately 30 seconds until it releases its aroma.
3. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute to make a roux.
4. Gradually pour in the chicken broth while whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
5. Add the cumin, oregano, diced green chilies, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Stir in the cheddar cheese and sour cream, allowing the cheese to melt into a smooth, creamy sauce.

Smother the Burritos:

1. Pour the green chili sauce generously over the prepared burritos in the baking dish.
2. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the burritos are heated through and the sauce is bubbly.

Serve:

1. Garnish with additional toppings such as fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, or avocado if desired.
2. Serve hot with rice, beans, or your favorite side dish for a complete meal.

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Cheesy chicken burritos