Smothered Burrito

By Tastemade Culinary Team

Think of this flavor-packed chicken burrito as the bigger, cheesier cousin of the enchilada.

Updated: 3/28/2024

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Ingredients

Smothered Burrito

  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups shredded mexican cheese blend
  • shredded lettuce and tomatoes to serve

Red Sauce

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • salt to taste

Rice

  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon jalapeño, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup plain tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps

  1. Mix 2 tablespoons of the red sauce into the chicken.
  2. Working with one tortilla at a time, sprinkle a line of cheese in the center, spoon some rice over the cheese, top with chicken, and beans.

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