I love burritos! I wanted to find a healthier alternative to tackle my burrito craving, so I started making these baked burritos and I think I have perfected the recipe (or come pretty darn close).
These have quickly become a family favorite and a staple menu item. I have even gotten my parents and siblings hooked. They are moist, healthy, and delicious!! The best part, they are quick to make and require limited ingredients.
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This recipe goes together quickly. It has only a few ingredients that are mixed, then rolled into tortillas. They are baked on a lined baking sheet. You may use parchment paper or a non-stick baking mat.
While parchment paper is great at keeping your food from sticking to the bottom of a pan or losing half of your tortilla, it is expensive. I received the Silpat Non-Stick Baking Mats as a wedding present and never really thought I would use them. After a few months of them sitting in a drawer, I decided to try them. Now they are a kitchen staple. These are great for any time a recipe calls for an item to sit on parchment paper or in place of greasing the bottom of a cookie sheet. The other nice thing, they are dishwasher safe and cleans easily.
Please let me know if you try this out!
Simple Baked Chicken Burritos
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (about 2 large breasts)
- 1 cup salsa (I like salsa verde)
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup grated Sharp Cheddar cheese
- 8 large flour tortillas (Burrito Size)
- 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, salsa, cumin, oregano, cheese.
- Place tortillas in the microwave and heat for 30 seconds, flipping halfway through (this helps make them pliable for folding). Scoop ⅓ cup filling onto each flour tortilla and fold like a burrito. Place burritos on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until they are slightly browned.
Serving Suggestion
- Once served, top with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt. (Tip- this tastes like sour cream but is much healthier and adds additional protein.)
- To complete the meal, serve with a salad or your favorite vegetable.
I love these!!! They have a slight crisp on them.