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BBQ Chicken Burritos

January 16, 2022 Updated April 27, 2022 by Lisa Goldfinger 10 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

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It's easy to make a big batch of these BBQ chicken Burritos and they are the absolute BEST. There's nothing complicated here - just tortillas filled with shredded chicken, bbq sauce, onions, tomatoes, cilantro and cheese - but they are crazy good!

I always make these burritos in bulk. They're freezer-friendly, kid friendly, and they also make grown-ups happy.

two bbq chicken burritos on a black surface with chopped lettuce around them

These BBQ Chicken Burritos have been a family favorite since as far back as I can remember. Everyone loves them (even those who don't like cilantro - go figure?) 

This is a great recipe for the weeknight dinner rotation because they're easy to assemble; you can make them ahead of time, keep them in the fridge, and pop them in the oven to heat, just before dinner. 

HOW TO MAKE BBQ CHICKEN BURRITOS

  • Start by searing fresh boneless chicken breasts in a skillet for 7-8 minutes per side. Or go fat-free and make poached chicken. Or, if you're pressed for time, buy a rotisserie chicken. You need about 5 cups of cooked shredded chicken for this recipe.

two whole sautéed chicken breasts in a cast iron skillet.

  • To shred the chicken, insert two forks into the breast and pull in opposite directions.

demonstration of how to shred a chicken breast using two forks

  • Mix the shredded chicken with your favorite BBQ sauce - I like using honey teriyaki bbq sauce or something that has a mix of sweet, salty and a little spicy, such as Sweet Baby Ray's.
  • Make a quick salsa of chopped tomato, onions and cilantro.
  • Set up a work station with a stack of tortillas and all of your fillings: chicken, salsa, and shredded cheese.

Bowls of ingredients for making BBQ chicken Burritos, on a kitchen counter: a large green bowl filled with shredded chicken, a glass bowl filled with homemade salsa, a metal bowl with cheese, a stack of flour tortillas and some toothpicks

  • It's easy to assemble the enchiladas. My 14 year old son is an expert, as you can see below.

three close up photos that show how to fold and roll a burrito

  • Once you've rolled them all up, you can freeze them, if you like, in an airtight container. They can be cooked, from frozen, in the microwave or in the oven. My kids love heating one up in the microwave as an after-school snack.
  • If you want to cook the chicken burritos right away, arrange them in a baking pan and pop them into a 400º oven for 12-15 minutes, until they're hot and the cheese is melted. 

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HOW TO SERVE BBQ CHICKEN BURRITOS

Serve these right from the oven so the cheese is hot and melty. If you want to round out the meal, add a green salad or a simple side of sautéed corn with scallions. 

two bbq chicken burritos on a black surface with chopped lettuce around them

Here's the BBQ Chicken Burritos Recipe. If you make this, I hope you'll come back to leave a star rating and a comment. I'd love to know what you think.

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two bbq chicken burritos on a black surface with chopped lettuce around them

BBQ Chicken Burritos


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5 from 3 reviews

  • Author: Lisa
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Yield: 5-6 1x
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Description

A winning mix of a few simple ingredients makes these BBQ Chicken Burritos a favorite easy weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds) or substitute 5 cups of shredded poached chicken or leftover cooked chicken.
  • ¾ cup of your favorite BBQ sauce - something sweet & spicy is best
  • 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes (About 3 medium tomatoes)
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 medium-sized onion)
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro (about half a bunch)
  • 12 (9-inch) flour tortillas
  • 12 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese

Optional Garnishes:

  • chopped scallions
  • chopped cilantro
  • extra bbq sauce

Instructions

Equipment: A large rectangular baking dish or casserole, toothpicks

  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook, undisturbed for 7 minutes on one side. Turn and cook on the other side about 7-8 minutes more (or until chicken is no longer pink when you cut into the thickest part). Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and shred it. (or skip this step and use 5 cups of poached chicken or leftover cooked chicken)
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss the shredded chicken with the BBQ sauce and set it aside.
  3. In another mixing bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, onion and cilantro.
  4. Place about ½ cup of chicken in the center of a tortilla; next add a heaping tablespoon of the tomato mixture, and then add about 3 tablespoons of shredded cheese. To make an envelope for the filling, first fold over the sides, and then roll the burrito up and secure it with a toothpick, and place it in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings. You should have 10-12 burritos depending on how you stuff them.
  5.  Bake the burritos for 10-14 minutes until they're heated through and the cheese is melted.
  6. Serve them warm from the oven, with cilantro or chopped scallions sprinkled on top, if you like.
  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: Tex-mex

Keywords: Chicken burritos, easy bbq chicken burritos, easy chicken burritos

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[This post was first published on November 6, 2012. It was refreshed and updated on Jan 16, 2022 with added details to the written post, including serving suggestions; added nutritional information; and a name change. These used to be called "BBQ Chicken Enchiladas" and they are now (more correctly) called BBQ Chicken "burritos."] 

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Filed Under: All Recipes, Barbecue, Casserole, Chicken, main course, North America, The United States Tagged With: easy weeknight dinner

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  1. Brian

    February 05, 2022 at 11:26 am

    Really enjoyed these burritos which were super easy to make and delicious.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lisa

      February 05, 2022 at 12:10 pm

      I'm so glad you enjoyed!!

      Reply
  2. kim donlan

    January 28, 2022 at 7:55 am

    One of my girls was stuck on chicken fingers with BBQ sauce. Every day for lunch no matter what. And then, I discovered this recipe. And the world of good food opened up.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Fred

    December 20, 2019 at 1:51 pm

    So easy and delicious. Perfect weeknight dinner!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. laura@motherwouldknow

    August 24, 2016 at 10:43 am

    A perfect weeknight dinner. This coming election eve, I'll probably be too nervous to eat, but I'll be glad to retreat to the kitchen to make these.

    Reply
  5. Kristen Chidsey

    March 22, 2016 at 7:57 am

    What a great take on American Mexican fusion. My family would love these

    Reply
  6. Don Howes

    August 30, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    I have to object to these being called enchiladas. real ones are made with corn tortillas and covered with red or green enchilada sauce before baking.
    Only commenting to prevent those not familiar with Mexican cooking from misconceptions as to the real thing. I would more closely classify these as Burrito's.
    Don

    Reply
    • Lisa Goldfinger

      August 30, 2013 at 2:29 pm

      Hi Don, I appreciate your correction. I actually mentioned in the recipe post that I was on the fence about whether to call these enchiladas or burritos. My reasoning was that they are a hybrid - not really mexican - more all-American, barbecue-inspired, so I thought I could swing in either direction. But I would have been more accurate to call them burritos. Lisa

      Reply
  7. Christopher Crooks

    August 09, 2013 at 8:25 am

    We cooked the enchiladas for the family last night....AMAZING! We bought a store bought cooked chicken to make it a little quicker. Huge hit with everyone! Easy, quick and delicious! This dish will be a staple in our house from now on!

    Reply
  8. Cooking Simple Vegetables

    March 08, 2013 at 4:45 am

    Saved as a favorite, I love your web site!

    Reply

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