Baked Chicken Burritos

🌯🧀 Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Burritos — The Weeknight Dinner That Feels Like a Fiesta

Juicy rotisserie chicken, fluffy rice, hearty beans, melty cheese, and zesty enchilada sauce all wrapped in a warm tortilla — this is the kind of dinner that makes you do a happy dance in the kitchen.

These Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Burritos are the ultimate weeknight win. They’re hearty, cheesy, and bursting with flavor — the kind of meal that makes everyone at the table go quiet for a few minutes because they’re too busy enjoying it. We’re talking tender shredded chicken, perfectly seasoned rice, creamy beans, and a generous blanket of enchilada sauce and cheese, all baked until bubbly.

They’re:

Ridiculously easy — rotisserie chicken does half the work for you.
Family‑friendly — picky eaters, carb lovers, and cheese fanatics unite.
Customizable — swap fillings, change sauces, make them your own.

💬 Reader prompt: Are you a “smother it in sauce” burrito lover or a “just a drizzle so I can pick it up” kind of person?

I’m a taco person, I’m actually pretty picky about my Mexican food but these really hit the spot. It was snowing yesterday and it literally warmed my soul. We still had leftover rotisserie chicken because Matt bought two whole chickens for some reason. This is a quick way to use up your chicken and leftovers and have a delicious meal! Enjoy, I know we did!

Ingredients

2 cups shredded Rotisserie chicken
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 cup enchilada sauce
Juice of 1 lime
kosher salt
black pepper
1 can black beans, drained
2 cups cooked white rice
2 cups Mexican blend cheese
6 large flour tortillas

Directions

Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13‑inch baking dish.
Cook the Filling
- In a large skillet over medium‑low heat, warm olive oil. Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in shredded chicken, ½ cup enchilada sauce, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until heated through.
Assemble the Burritos
- On each tortilla, layer rice, black beans, chicken mixture, and a sprinkle of cheese. Roll tightly, folding in the sides as you go. Place seam‑side down in the baking dish.
Top & Bake
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over burritos. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve & Enjoy
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings — diced tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream, or tomatillo ranch.

🔢 Calorie Count (Per Burrito — Makes 6)

Calories: ~480
Protein: 28g
Carbs: 45g
Fat: 20g
Sugar: 4g

📊 Nutritional Facts (Per Burrito)

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value*
Calories	480	24%
Total Fat	20g	26%
Saturated Fat	9g	45%
Cholesterol	85mg	28%
Sodium	980mg	43%
Total Carbs	45g	16%
Dietary Fiber	6g	21%
Sugars	4g	—
Protein	28g	56%

\*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

👩‍🍳 Cooking Tips for Burrito Bliss

Warm tortillas first — makes them easier to roll without tearing.
Don’t overfill — tempting, I know, but it makes rolling tricky.
Use fresh lime juice — it brightens all the flavors.
Cheese inside & out — for maximum melty goodness.
Bake uncovered — so the cheese gets bubbly and golden.

💬 Reader prompt: Do you like your burritos baked until the cheese is just melted or until it’s golden and crispy on the edges?

🎨 Recipe Variations

Veggie Lover’s — swap chicken for sautéed peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms.
Spicy Kick — add diced jalapeños or a sprinkle of cayenne to the filling.
Breakfast Burrito — swap rice for scrambled eggs and add breakfast sausage.
BBQ Twist — use BBQ sauce instead of enchilada sauce and add corn.
Low‑Carb — use low‑carb tortillas or wrap in large lettuce leaves.

🧒 Kid Tips

Let kids sprinkle the cheese — they’ll feel like mini chefs.
Keep spice levels mild for sensitive palates.
Serve with a side of tortilla chips for dipping into extra sauce.
Cut burritos in half for smaller hands.

💬 Reader prompt: Parents — do your kids eat the filling first or the tortilla?

🛒 Grocery Hacks

Rotisserie chicken — buy extra, shred, and freeze for quick meals.
Rice — make a big batch and freeze in portions.
Beans — rinse canned beans to reduce sodium.
Cheese — shred your own for better melt.
Enchilada sauce — keep a few cans in the pantry for last‑minute dinners.

📣 Reader’s Challenge: #BurritoSquad

Here’s your mission:

Make these Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Burritos.
Put your own spin on them — maybe a new filling, a different sauce, or a fun topping.
Snap a photo and post with #BurritoSquad.
I’ll feature my favorites in an upcoming Friday Favorites post!

♻️ Leftover Remix

Burrito Bowls — chop up leftover burritos and serve over lettuce with salsa.
Quesadilla Filling — use the filling between tortillas with extra cheese.
Nacho Topping — crumble burrito filling over tortilla chips and bake.
Stuffed Peppers — fill bell peppers with leftover burrito mix and bake.
Freezer Lunches — wrap in foil and freeze for grab‑and‑go meals.

💭 Final Thoughts

These burritos are proof that weeknight dinners can be quick, easy, and still feel like a treat. They’re hearty, flavorful, and endlessly adaptable — the kind of recipe you’ll come back to again and again.

💬 Reader prompt: If you could create your dream burrito filling, what would be in it?

Some dinners are just dinners. These Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Burritos? They’re a weeknight fiesta, a comfort food hug, and a “please make this again” kind of recipe. It’s the smell of enchilada sauce bubbling in the oven, the sight of gooey cheese stretching as you take a bite, and the joy of that perfect balance between soft tortilla, hearty filling, and zesty sauce.

I love that they’re flexible — you can keep them classic, spice them up, or swap in whatever you have on hand. They’re forgiving, too; even if your burrito rolling isn’t perfect, they’ll still taste like something you’d proudly serve to friends and family. And they’re the kind of recipe that makes people linger at the table, chatting and reaching for seconds.

So here’s my challenge: make them, share them, and tag your creations with #BurritoSquad so we can all drool together, swap ideas, and maybe even inspire the next great burrito creation. I want to see your cheesiest tops, your boldest fillings, your “we ate them all before I could take a picture” confessions.

Here’s to easy dinners, happy bellies, and recipes that bring people together. Here’s to you — because you’re about to make something that will have everyone asking, “When are you making these again?” 🌯🧀💛

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