Description
A smoky, spicy, and creamy burrito filled with marinated smoked chicken and fresh green chiles, wrapped in a warm tortilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups smoked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup green chiles, chopped (fresh or canned)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- If using raw chicken, season with salt, pepper, and spices like smoked paprika or cumin, then smoke until tender.
- Chop or shred the cooked chicken and sauté the green chiles in a skillet until soft.
- Mix the smoked chicken with sautéed chiles, cheese, lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
- Lay a tortilla flat, spoon filling into the center, and roll tightly, tucking in the sides.
- Toast the burrito seam-side down in a skillet until golden brown on all sides.
- Slice in half and serve with lime wedges, sour cream, or salsa.
Notes
Do not overfill the burritos to avoid tearing. Experiment with different fillings like beans or veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: burrito, smoked chicken, green chile, Mexican food, family recipe