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These homemade Chicken Burritos are so easy to make since they use a store-bought rotisserie chicken. You’ll definitely want seconds of this cheesy dish!
Easiest Shredded Chicken Burrito
I personally think that if you’re going to get a rotisserie chicken it should be from Costco, but we have a local store here that does a killer job too. The problem is, you don’t always want the chicken for dinner, but you want a rotisserie chicken recipe idea instead and these Smothered Honey Lime Chicken Burritos are the bee’s knees.
I still totally don’t get the point of that saying, but we are running with it.
Speaking of sayings, that’s something all of our friends like to tease me about. I love to pull out the oldies or make up my own like, biggest duck on the pond, pickin’ up what you’re puttin’ down, and so on. Got any good ones for me?
Let’s get on with these Smothered Honey Lime Chicken Burritos!
What’s Needed for Shredded Chicken Burritos?
To make these honey lime smothered burritos, you’ll need:
- Fresh flour tortillas
- Rotisserie chicken
- Lime juice
- Honey
- Garlic
- Chili powder
- Cilantro lime rice
- Shredded cheese
- Pinto beans
- Pico de gallo
- Cilantro
- Salsa verde
- Heavy cream
How to Make Smothered Chicken Burritos
Okay, let’s break this down. The honey lime chicken is made up of rotisserie chicken (or you can cook a couple of chicken breasts if you prefer). Whisk up lime juice, honey, garlic and chili powder and toss it with the chicken to marinate for no more than 30 minutes. After that, the lime juice starts to overpower everything.
We also added our famous cilantro lime rice, which is a cinch to make and adds more substance to the burrito. You don’t have to add anything other than meat if that’s what you prefer. If you’re using a rice cooker like ours, you can actually make the rice ahead of time and leave it on the counter. The Hamilton Beach rice cooker will keep it warm.
Pinto beans are next as we like the mild flavor and texture with a lighter chicken dish. Finally, throw in some cheese and then top everything off with a creamy salsa verde sauce just like what’s used in our Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas recipe and of course, add more cheese before sticking it under the broiler.
Can You Freeze Chicken Burritos?
You can freeze chicken burritos, but make sure you don’t add any sauce on top until they’ve been reheated and are ready to serve since a cream sauce will not freeze well and it would make it difficult to wrap and freeze without creating a mess.
How to Freeze Burritos
Burritos can be frozen if you do not add sauce. Wrap the burritos individually in plastic wrap and foil, then place in freezer bags.
How Long Can You Freeze Burritos?
You can freeze homemade burritos for up to 3 months if you stored them properly. We prefer to use our Food Saver.
How to Reheat Frozen Burritos
To reheat freezer burritos, bake on a cookie sheet or pan at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
More ROTISSERIE CHICKEN RECIPES:
Recipes with rotisserie chicken are a must as it makes getting dinner on the table so much easier. Here are a few of our favorites that we know you are going to love too:
- Chicken Pot Pie Soup
- Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Macaroni and Cheese
- Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas
- Easy Bacon Chicken Ranch Pasta Salad
More QUESADILLA and BURRITO RECIPES:
- Cafe Rio {Copycat} Sweet Pork Quesadilla
- Enchilada Style Ground Beef Burrito
- Classic Cheese Quesadilla
- Teriyaki Chicken Quesadilla
- Deep Fried Bean and Cheese Quesadilla
- Mango Bacon Chicken Quesadilla
- Smothered BBQ Beef Burrito
- Slow Cooker Mango Chicken Burritos
- Steak Burrito with Grilled Zucchini
- Smothered Cafe Rio {Copycat} Chicken Burrito
- Beef and Bean Burrito
- Scrambled Eggs Breakfast Burritos
- Apple Sausage Breakfast Burritos
- All our favorite Mexican Recipes here!
Smothered Honey Lime Chicken Burritos
Smothered Honey Lime Chicken Burritos
Ingredients
- 1 Package Fresh Flour Tortillas
- 1/4 Cup Lime Juice
- 1/3 Cup Honey
- 6 Cloves of Garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
- 1 Rotisserie Chicken, meat removed and shredded
- 2 Cups Cooked Cilantro Lime Rice
- 1 Can Pinto Beans, drained and warmed
- 1-2 Cups Shredded Colby Jack Cheese
- 1-2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- Salsa or Pico de Gallo, for serving
- Chopped Cilantro, for garnish
For the Sauce
- 1- 16 Ounce Jar Herdez Salsa Verde
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream, or to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, garlic and chili powder. Add in the chicken and toss to coat. Place in the fridge for 15-30 minutes, covered with plastic wrap.1/4 Cup Lime Juice, 1/3 Cup Honey, 6 Cloves of Garlic, 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder, 1 Rotisserie Chicken
- Prepare the rice and beans.2 Cups Cooked Cilantro Lime Rice, 1 Can Pinto Beans
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the salsa verde and heavy cream. Set aside.1- 16 Ounce Jar Herdez Salsa Verde, 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- Heat the tortillas until pliable. Fill with rice, beans, chicken, and a sprinkle of colby jack cheese. Fold up both ends and roll tightly to close.1 Package Fresh Flour Tortillas, 1-2 Cups Shredded Colby Jack Cheese
- Place the burritos on a baking sheet and spoon the sauce over each one. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.1-2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-30 minutes (or we like to have the fillings all warm and then just stick the burritos under a broiler to melt the cheese).
- Serve with pico de gallo, cilantro, and / or sour creamSalsa or Pico de Gallo, Chopped Cilantro
Recipe Notes
- Burritos can be frozen if you do not add sauce, and wrap the burritos individually in plastic wrap and foil then place in freezer bags for up to 3 months. To reheat freezer burritos, bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until cooked through.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
My family and I love this recipe! Thank you so much for sharing. Just wondering if we could cut the fat and calories by omitting the heavy cream and just top with the salsa verde? Have you tried it this way before? Thanks!
Hi Stacy! Yes, that is a great way to reduce the fat and calories!
Can I freeze the sauce separately from the frozen burritos and then assemble before baking?
Hi Lizz! Unfortunately, the sauce does not freeze well, but since it’s only two ingredients, it comes together really quickly!
I made this Monday. While it was a bit to get together (and I am not a cook!), once it was all done, it’s so dang good! The honey flavor of the chicken, the rice, the sauce on top. This will go into the rotation!
Yay! Thank you so much Amanda!
SO good! Literally one of my favorites for dinner. So easy, very flavorful, and ultimately pretty healthy/calorie friendly, which I love! I’ve made these so many times; they’re a staple in our house!!
Yay!! Love to hear this Gracia! Thank you so much for the support and for taking time to leave a comment!
Just a question, could I use just regular salad for the sauce, or does it really need to be salsa verde did this recipe? Thanks!
Did you mean salsa? You can use any salsa that you like!
This is a new favorite already – I made them with 8 inch tortillas so I’d have lots of extras to freeze and I’m so glad I did! Our whole family loves them, thank you so much for this killer recipe!
Yessssss Jeralyn!! Love love love to hear this! It is a favorite in our house too!
There was a ton of the salsa Verde sauce left? I filled a glass baking dish with 6 fat burritos any ideas… I hate wasting it, not sure why there was so much left. We doused them pretty good. Thanks!!
Hi there! I like to freeze the leftover sauce for the next time we make them!
I see where you posted these burritos can be prepped and frozen for future use.
But, can I assemble ahead of time without pouring sauce over, refridgerate for a couple hours BEFORE baking the same day?
Yes absolutely!!
What size tortillas do you use in this recipe? It sounds wonderful!
Just the standard burrito size…10 inches. But now I’m thinking I should try those jumbo size tortillas!
Fabulous recipe….loved all the flavors. It honestly tastes like you’re eating at a high-end restaurant….incredible flavor! This will be in our rotation!!! Thank you!!
Thank you so much Patricia! So glad you enjoyed it!
This was SO good! My family loved it and I was excited to have one left for lunch the next day! This recipe does NOT disappoint!! Will definitely make this again, a lot!!
Yay! Thank you so much Heidi!
Love how you can freeze these ahead of time!
We are all about easy!