Smothered Green Chile Chicken Burritos (Print Version)
Crispy chicken burritos topped with homemade green chile sauce and melted cheese for a satisfying Mexican-inspired meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken filling
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3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
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1 1/2 cups salsa, your favorite kind
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
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1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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2 green onions, chopped
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6 large flour tortillas
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Olive oil, for brushing on burritos
→ Green Chile Sauce
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3 tablespoons butter
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 clove garlic, minced
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2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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4 ounces diced green chilies, mild
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1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup sour cream
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
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Combine chicken, salsa, cumin, oregano, cheese and green onions in a mixing bowl.
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Place approximately 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla. Fold the sides in and roll up tightly to form burritos. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each burrito lightly with olive oil.
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Bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
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While burritos are baking, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once bubbling, whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly for about 3 minutes to create a roux. Add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
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Gradually whisk in chicken broth. Add cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring continuously, until thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in green chilies, cheese and sour cream. Adjust seasonings to taste.
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Remove burritos from oven and switch oven to HIGH broil. Ladle sauce over each burrito and sprinkle with additional cheddar cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve hot with Mexican rice as an accompaniment.
# Notes:
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These burritos can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
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For a spicier version, use hot green chilies instead of mild.