Green Chile Chicken Burritos (Print View)
Crunchy chicken burritos drizzled with fresh green chile sauce and gooey cheese for a delightful Mexican-inspired dinner.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken filling
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3 cups shredded or diced cooked chicken
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1 1/2 cups your preferred salsa
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1 1/2 teaspoons cumin powder
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1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried oregano
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1 1/4 cups grated cheddar cheese
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2 sliced green onions
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6 big flour tortillas
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Olive oil for coating the wrapped burritos
→ Green Chile Sauce
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3 tablespoons butter
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3 tablespoons regular flour
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1 clove finely chopped garlic
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2 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
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1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
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1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried oregano
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Salt and fresh ground black pepper as needed
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4 ounces mild green chilies, diced
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1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup sour cream
# Directions:
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Get your oven hot at 400°F. Cover a baking tray with foil or parchment.
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Stir together the chicken, salsa, cumin, oregano, cheese and sliced green onions in a bowl.
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Put about 1/2 cup chicken mix in the middle of each tortilla. Tuck in sides and roll them up tight. Put them on your lined tray with the seam down. Brush some olive oil on each one.
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Pop them in the 400°F oven for 20-25 minutes until they're crispy and golden.
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While they're cooking, melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. When it's bubbling, add flour and whisk for about 3 minutes to make a roux. Toss in the garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
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Slowly pour in chicken broth while whisking. Add the cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Keep stirring until it gets thick, about 2-3 minutes. Take it off the heat and mix in green chilies, cheese and sour cream. Taste and add more seasonings if needed.
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Take burritos out and turn oven to HIGH broil. Pour sauce over each burrito and sprinkle extra cheddar on top. Broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese gets bubbly and melty.
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Eat them while hot with some Mexican rice on the side.
# Notes:
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You can make these burritos earlier and keep them in the fridge before baking.
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Want it spicier? Just swap the mild green chilies for hot ones.