Cheesy Baked Chicken Burritos – 5 Secret Tips for Perfection
Cheesy Baked Chicken Burritos are the ultimate easy weeknight dinner comfort food, perfect for a quick family meal with bold Tex-Mex flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup cooked black beans (optional)
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 4–6 large flour tortillas
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, then stir in garlic.
- Add shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix in enchilada sauce and simmer until saucy.
- Lay out flour tortillas and spoon the cheesy chicken mixture down the center. Add black beans if using and sprinkle with cheese.
- Fold in the sides and roll tightly into burritos. Place seam-side down in a lightly greased baking dish.
- Pour extra enchilada sauce over the top and cover generously with remaining cheese.
- Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden. Let cool a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Perfect for a quick family dinner.
- Bold Tex-Mex flavor.
- Great for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg