Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito, featuring succulent grilled chicken, zesty ranch dressing, and fresh vegetables all wrapped in a soft tortilla. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this delightful burrito is easy to customize and packed with flavor that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 cup onions (sliced)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 2 cups lettuce (shredded)
- ½ cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix chipotle peppers with ranch dressing. Coat chicken breasts thoroughly and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until juices run clear and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- 3. Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté sliced bell peppers and onions for about 5-7 minutes until tender.
- 4. Assemble Your Burritos: Lay each tortilla flat. Layer grilled chicken slices, sautéed vegetables, shredded cheese, lettuce, and ranch dressing down the center.
- 5. Roll it Up: Fold in sides of each tortilla and roll tightly from one end to form your burrito.
- 6. Serve and Enjoy: Slice burritos in half if desired and serve warm with extra ranch on the side.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap chicken for beef or grilled veggies for a vegetarian option. Experiment with toppings like black beans or corn for added texture and flavor. To prevent tearing tortillas, warm them slightly before filling.