Description
Smoked chicken green chile burritos are a delightful fusion of smoky flavors and creamy textures, wrapped snugly in flour tortillas. These burritos feature tender, shredded chicken combined with zesty green chiles and rich cream cheese, making them an irresistible choice for weeknight dinners or gatherings. With a perfect balance of spices, they promise to transport your taste buds to flavor paradise with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 1 cup green chiles (fresh or canned)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 250°F (121°C). Season chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika; smoke for about 2 hours until cooked through.
- Shred the smoked chicken once slightly cooled.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with cream cheese and green chiles until well combined.
- Lay tortillas on a clean surface; fill each with the chicken mixture and top with shredded cheese before folding into burritos.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat; cook burritos seam-side down for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve warm, sliced in half, accompanied by salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg