Description
Hearty burritos filled with tender slow cooker chicken and cheese, baked to golden crispness and smothered with a zesty green chili sauce. A flavorful, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for casual meals.
Ingredients
Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken, 1 recipe
Burrito Size Tortillas, 6
Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese (for filling), 1 cup
Olive Oil or Nonstick Cooking Spray, as needed
Butter (for sauce), 1 tablespoon
All-Purpose Flour (for sauce), 3 tablespoons
Low Sodium Chicken Broth, 2 cups
Ground Cumin, 1/2 teaspoon
Salt, 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray or oil
Place a burrito on the sheet, add 1/6th of the seasoned chicken mixture, top with 1/6 cup shredded cheese
Fold tortillas tightly to enclose filling
Brush tops with oil/spray
Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and crisp
Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan
Whisk in flour to form a paste
Slowly add warmed broth while stirring to avoid lumps
Season with cumin and salt
Simmer 5 minutes until thickened
Serve sauce over baked burritos
Notes
Use flour or wheat tortillas for best results
Reserve extra sauce for serving
Tortillas will puff up during baking
Try with cilantro or lime wedges as garnish
Slow cooker chicken recipe can be substituted with store-bought shredded rotisserie chicken
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Trend Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican