Description
Smothered Burritos are the ultimate comfort food—golden, crispy chicken burritos smothered in a cheesy green chili sour cream sauce. This crave-worthy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you need a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal that delivers bold flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Baked Chicken Burritos
1 recipe Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken (link in notes)
6 burrito-sized tortillas (preferably raw/uncooked)
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Olive oil or nonstick cooking spray
Cheesy Green Chili Sour Cream Sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups low sodium chicken broth, warmed
½ teaspoon cumin
¼–½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ cup sour cream
½ (4 oz) can mild chopped green chilies (or more to taste)
½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Hot sauce to taste (optional)
Optional Toppings
Diced tomatoes
Avocado or guacamole
Chopped cilantro
Salsa
Tortilla strips or chips
Instructions
Prep Chicken:
Prepare the Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken according to the linked recipe. Drain any excess liquid after cooking.Assemble Burritos:
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and top with a baking rack. Add ½ cup of chicken to each tortilla, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, and roll tightly.Bake Burritos:
Place burritos on the rack. Brush with olive oil or spray with cooking spray. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until golden and crispy. Broil both sides for extra crunch, if desired.Make the Sauce:
In a saucepan, heat olive oil and butter over medium. Stir in flour and cook for 3 minutes. Lower heat and slowly whisk in warmed chicken broth. Add cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir until thickened (2–3 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in green chilies, cheese, then sour cream. Add hot sauce if using.Smother and Serve:
Pour the cheesy sauce over the baked burritos and top with your favorite garnishes. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Get the full Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken recipe here: Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken
Raw tortillas bake crispier than pre-cooked ones—use them if available!
Leftover burritos can be frozen before baking and baked straight from the freezer.
Sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg