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A close-up of a golden-brown, smothered honey lime chicken burrito, garnished with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream.

Smothered Honey Lime Chicken Burritos

Tender chicken in a sweet and tangy honey-lime sauce is wrapped with rice and beans, then smothered in a creamy salsa verde sauce and baked to cheesy, bubbly perfection. A guaranteed family favorite for any night of the week!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 burritos
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 413
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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)
  • 1- 16 Ounce Jar Herdez Salsa Verde
  • 1 Cup Heavy Cream (or to taste)

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Medium whisking bowl
  • Baking dish (9x13 inch)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • whisk
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Prepare the rice and beans.
  3. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the salsa verde and heavy cream. Set aside.
  4. 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.
  5. Place the burritos on a baking sheet and spoon the sauce over each one. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  6. 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).
  7. Serve with pico de gallo, cilantro, and / or sour cream

Nutrition

Calories: 413kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 37gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 167mgSodium: 533mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Pro Tip: Don't skip warming your tortillas! It makes them much more pliable and easier to roll without tearing.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
The nutrition information is a rough estimate provided by the source article and may vary based on specific ingredients and serving sizes.

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