Slow Cooker Smothered Chicken Burritos
Green chile and chicken burritos covered with a creamy cheesy sauce are perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or a company meal. Recipe adapted from and with thanks to Slow Cooker Gourmet.
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker. Sprinkle with cumin, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cover with lid and cook on low for 3-4 hours. When the chicken can be easily pulled apart, shred it and toss it in the juices in the crockpot.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Transfer the chicken to a large bowl, add 1 cup of shredded cheese, and the green chile. Stir to combine. Scoop the chicken mixture into the tortillas, about 3/4 cup of filling fits nicely in each flour tortilla. (About 1/3 cup of filling fits easily in the smaller corn tortillas.) Roll them up and place them snugly into a baking pan. Brush with olive oil. Bake 10-15 minutes, until lightly browned and crispy.
- While the burritos are in the oven, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the flour and whisk until smooth. Slowly add the chicken broth and whisk until smooth. Add the cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, whisking and simmering until thickened.
- Remove from the heat. Add the sour cream and the remaining cheese, whisking until smooth again. Pour the sauce over the crispy burritos. Enjoy!
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$2012.00
$2012.00
Per Serving
$503.00/serving
$503.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$4024.00 vs buying!
~$4024.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (85% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken filling ingredients | - | - |
| boneless skinless chicken thighs | 3 lbs | $297.00 |
| cumin | 1 tbsp | $107.00 |
| granulated garlic or garlic powder | 1 tbsp | $22.00 |
| kosher salt | 1 tsp | $2.00 |
| cayenne pepper | 1 tsp | $15.00 |
| Burrito ingredients | - | - |
| -8 flour tortillas | 6 | $79.00 |
| chopped green chile | 7 oz | $382.00 |
| shredded pepper jack cheese | 1 cup | $312.00 |
| -3 tablespoons light flavored olive oil | 2 | $280.00 |
| Sauce ingredients | - | - |
| butter | 3 tbsp | $49.00 |
| all-purpose flour | 3 tbsp | $4.00 |
| chicken broth | 1.5 cup | $60.00 |
| cumin | 0.5 tsp | $18.00 |
| kosher salt | 0.25 tsp | - |
| freshly ground black pepper | 0.25 tsp | $6.00 |
| sour cream | 0.667 cup | $67.00 |
| shredded pepper jack cheese | 1 cup | $312.00 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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