Description
Cheesy Chicken Burritos are warm, comforting, and packed with juicy grilled chicken, sautéed veggies, and melty cheddar and mozzarella, all wrapped in a soft tortilla and topped with a rich homemade cheese sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 chicken breasts, grilled and diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- For the Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups warm milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and green bell pepper until softened.
- Add grilled, diced chicken to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper and stir until heated through.
- Warm the flour tortillas and fill each with the chicken mixture and a mix of shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Roll each tortilla into a burrito and toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown on all sides.
- For the cheese sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in warm milk and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens.
- Add cheddar cheese, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Plate the burritos, drizzle with cheese sauce, and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra spice.
- Mix in black beans or corn for added texture and flavor.
- Use smoked paprika in the cheese sauce for a deeper, smoky flavor.
- Try with whole wheat or spinach tortillas for a healthier variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
