Ingredients
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 cup diced onions
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon chili powder
– 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or a Mexican blend)
– 4 large flour tortillas
– 1 can (10 oz) green chile enchilada sauce
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Optional: fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Creating Smothered Green Chile Chicken Burritos is simple. Follow these steps for a delicious outcome:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook Chicken: In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it cool slightly. Shred the chicken using two forks.
4. Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the diced onions and garlic. Sauté until the onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, sautéed onions, garlic, green chiles, cumin, and chili powder.
6. Assemble Burritos: Lay a tortilla flat and spoon a portion of the chicken mixture into the center. Sprinkle some cheese on top and roll it up tightly, tucking in the sides as you go.
7. Place in Baking Dish: Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Place the rolled burritos seam-side down in a baking dish.
8. Pour Sauce: Pour the green chile enchilada sauce evenly over the burritos, ensuring they are well-coated.
9. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the sauce.
10. Bake: Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
By following these steps, you will create an impressive and tasty meal that everyone will enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 burritos
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Fat: 22g
- Protein: 34g