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Smothered Honey Lime Chicken Burritos

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!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Marinating Time15 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Everyone's Favorite Mexican Recipes, Mom's Best 100 Easy Chicken Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: beans, burrito, chicken, main dish, mexican, rice, rotisserie chicken, salsa
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Sweet Basil

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
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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 cream
    Salsa or Pico de Gallo, Chopped Cilantro

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

Serving: 1g | Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 533mg | Potassium: 415mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 878IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 1mg