Are you ready to spice up your dinner with a dish that’s both comforting and bursting with flavor? Today, I’m going to walk you through making baked chicken burritos smothered in a creamy, dreamy chipotle sauce. Trust me, this recipe is a game-changer. Imagine biting into a warm, melty burrito that’s packed with seasoned chicken and topped with a rich, smoky sauce. It’s the kind of meal that makes you feel like you’re getting a hug from the inside. Plus, it’s super easy to put together, so even if you’re a kitchen newbie, you’ll look like a pro.
Ingredients:
Oil
8 to 12 flour tortillas
2 pounds shredded chicken or rotisserie chicken
1 Mexican Cream (15oz) or heavy whipping cream
3 cups of cheese (asadero, Mexican cheese blend, or mozzarella)
1/2 yellow onion
4 chipotle pods + adobo
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tbsp chicken bouillon
1/2 cup of water
Smothered Cheesy Chicken Chipotle Burritos Instructions:
In a blender, combine Mexican cream, water, and chipotle pods with adobo sauce, chicken bouillon, ground cumin, black pepper, and garlic cloves. Add 1.5 cups of melty cheese to the blender. Blend until smooth and set aside.
Preheat a pan over medium heat and add a little olive oil. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook until they start to soften. Add the shredded chicken to the pan. If using, add pre-cooked potatoes and bell peppers. Season with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings. Cook for 4-5 minutes until everything is heated through. Turn off the heat.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Warm up the flour tortillas briefly in the pan or microwave to make them pliable. Take each tortilla, fill it with the chicken mixture, and roll it up, tucking in the sides. Place the rolled burritos seam-side down in a baking tray.
Drizzle a little bit of the chipotle sauce at the bottom of the baking tray. Place the burritos in the tray and pour the remaining chipotle sauce over them, ensuring they are well-covered. Sprinkle additional melty cheese on top of the burritos. Bake in the preheated oven at 380°F (195°C) for 20-22 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melted and golden.
Serve the baked burritos hot, optionally accompanied by Mexican street corn rice or any other side dish of your choice.
Feel free to customize the recipe to your liking and preferences. Enjoy this delicious smothered, wet, and cheesy chicken chipotle burritos!
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