These are not little burritos that you’ll be holding in your hand to eat. These burritos will have you grabbing a plate and a fork and diving right into that creamy, cheesy, chicken-filled awesomeness. As a New Mexican food-loving girl, I can tell you with full confidence and having tried them both ways, that these burritos are excellent when made with either red chile or green chile enchilada sauce. (Homemade or store-bought sauces both will work well here.)
However, because green chile is our go-to for pretty much everything, the red chile in these burritos was a fun change of pace and has a slight edge for me with this flavor combination.
Chicken Burritos
My friend Susan shared these Lazy Girl Enchiladas a while back and they sounded so good, I had to try them. I’ve played with the recipe a bit since then and these burritos have been voted a unanimous new favorite with my guys. I really like the addition of refried beans here, combined with the fresh onions and cilantro in the burritos. The flavors are terrific together.
Cumin Lime Crema
That cumin lime sauce drizzled over the top makes them just a little bit fancier than the way I typically serve our enchiladas with a scoop of sour cream. Delicious both ways, but we really like the sauce. To make the sauce, you’ll simply stir sour cream, cumin, and fresh lime juice together until smooth. I transferred ours to a zip-close bag and cut the corner off so that I could easily drizzle it over the top. For another awesome cream sauce that pairs nicely with these burritos, I recommend making a batch of this Avocado Cream Sauce.
How To Assemble Burritos
Assembling these burritos is easy as can be. There is no need for exact measurements. (And those measurements will change according to the size of the tortilla you are using.) I’m feeding my ravenous children most days, so I typically use 12-inch tortillas and fill them generously. Scoop some beans onto the center of a tortilla and spread them in a line down the center of a tortilla. Top it with a spoonful of the chicken mixture, shredded cheese, and a sprinkling of green onions and cilantro. Now that you have assembly down. Try these creamy refried beans that are layered with spicy ground beef, green chile, and plenty of cheese in these Cheesy Beef and Bean Burritos. Crispy-edged green chile chicken burritos full of cheesy goodness are an easy-to-assemble mealtime hit, full of green chile flavor.
Chicken Burrito Recipe
