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Smothered Baked Chicken Burritos — homemade smothered baked chicken burritos recipe

Smothered Baked Chicken Burritos

These hearty smothered chicken burritos are packed with savory shredded chicken, black beans, and rice, then baked in a delicious red enchilada sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup red enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup black beans
  • 1/2 cup cooked rice

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375F (190C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, rice, black beans, and 1 cup of the cheese.
  3. Spoon the mixture evenly into the tortillas, roll them tightly, and arrange them seam-side down in a baking dish.
  4. Pour the enchilada sauce over the burritos and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.