
Smothered Green Chile Chicken Burritos
Ingredients
Burrito Ingredients
3 c. cooked chicken
1 1/2 c. salsa
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves, crushed
1 1/4 c. shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions, chopped
6 large flour tortillas
Olive oil for brushing on burritos
Green Chile Sauce Ingredients
3 T. butter
3 T. all-purpose flour
1 clove garlic, minced
2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves, crushed
Salt & Pepper, to taste
4 oz. mild green chilies, chopped
1/3 c. cheddar cheese
1/2 c. sour cream
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400˚F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
Make the filling:
Chop or shred chicken.
Mix chicken, salsa, cumin, oregano, cheese and onions.
Place a heaping ½ cup or so of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla.
Fold sides of the tortilla in and roll up tightly like a burrito. Place seam-side down on baking sheet. Brush lightly with olive oil or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Bake at 400˚F. for about 20-25 minutes or until golden-brown and crispy.
Make the sauce:
Meanwhile, prepare sauce by melting butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Once melted and bubbling, whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly for about 3 minutes.
Add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
Gradually whisk in chicken broth.
Add cumin, oregano, and a dash of salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in green chilies, cheese and sour cream.
Taste and add more seasonings, if needed.
Broil:
Remove burritos from oven and turn the oven to HIGH broil.
Ladle a spoonful of sauce over each burrito and top with a handful of shredded cheddar cheese.
Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese has melted.
Serve with authentic Mexican rice!