Mexican Smothered Burritos

Today, we're introducing Mexican smothered burrito with an enchilada suiza sauce—a dish that’s sure to become a family favorite. This recipe not only combines succulent shredded chicken with a creamy, flavorful sauce but also adds a festive twist to your menu. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or the boss of your kitchen , this dish is simple to prepare and will leave your taste buds dancing.

Ingredients:

• 12 flour tortillas

• 3 chicken breasts of the desired amount of rotisserie chicken

• 10-12 tomatillos

• Half bunch cilantro

• 2 garlic cloves

• 1/2 white or yellow onion

• 2 jalapeños

• 1/2 serrano pepper (add extra for spice)

• 1 1/2 tbsp chicken bouillon

• 3 tbsp sesame seeds

• 1/4 tsp nutmeg 

• 2 tbsp butter

• 3 cups of chicken broth

• 2 1/2 heavy whipping cream or Mexican crema (2 cups + 1/2 cup Mexican crema for best flavor 

• 2-3 cups mozzarella or favorite melty cheese

Instructions for Mexican smothered burritos:

1. If using raw chicken breasts, cook them in an instant pot or boil them until done. Shred the chicken once cooked. If using rotisserie chicken, simply shred it. 

2. In a pot of boiling water, add tomatillos, onion, garlic, serrano, and jalapeños. Boil until soft (about 10-12 minutes). Transfer the boiled ingredients to a blender. Add chicken bouillon, sesame seeds (optional), nutmeg (optional), cilantro, and chicken broth to the blender. Add heavy whipping cream to the blender. If it looks chunky, don't worry, it's normal. Add butter to the blender. Blend until smooth. 

3. Preheat the oven to 380°F (190°C). Warm up tortillas. Add a desired amount of shredded chicken to each tortilla. Optionally, mix chicken with cooked potatoes for added volume. Drizzle some sauce over the chicken inside the burrito. Optionally, add more cheese inside the burrito. Fold the tortillas to form burritos. 

4. Preheat the oven to 380°F (190°C). Warm up tortillas. Add a desired amount of shredded chicken to each tortilla. Optionally, mix chicken with cooked potatoes for added volume. Drizzle some sauce over the chicken inside the burrito. Optionally, add more cheese inside the burrito. Fold the tortillas to form burritos. 

5. Serve the smothered burritos hot, optionally with additional sauce poured on the serving plate.

Feel free to customize the recipe to your liking and preferences. Enjoy this delicious smothered burritos with creamy sauce!

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