Ingredients
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- For the Chicken Filling:
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1½ cups salsa
- 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- 1¼ cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 6 large flour tortillas
- Olive oil, for brushing
- For the Green Chile Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 ounces diced green chiles (mild or medium heat)
- â…“ cup shredded cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, salsa, cumin, oregano, cheese, and chopped green onions until well combined.
- Warm the flour tortillas slightly, then spoon about ½ cup of filling into each. Fold in the sides and roll tightly. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the burritos are golden and crisp.
- Meanwhile, make the green chile sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 2–3 minutes. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds. Slowly whisk in chicken broth until smooth. Stir in cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in diced green chiles, shredded cheese, and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
- Remove burritos from the oven. Spoon the sauce over each burrito and top with extra cheese. Broil on high for 2–3 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro, green onions, or lime wedges.
Notes
- Make the chicken filling and sauce ahead of time and refrigerate separately for up to 24 hours.
- Freeze unbaked burritos individually in foil and bake from frozen at 400°F for 35–40 minutes.
- Add black beans, corn, or bell peppers for more texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex