Chipotle Ranch Chicken Burritos Recipe
These Chipotle Ranch Chicken Burritos are a flavorful and satisfying meal featuring tender grilled chicken, crisp iceberg lettuce, fresh tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a blend of cheeses, all wrapped in warm flour tortillas. Enhanced with crunchy tortilla strips and drizzled with both chipotle and avocado ranch dressings, these burritos are toasted to golden perfection for a delightful texture and taste. Perfect for a quick lunch or casual dinner with a Mexican-inspired flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
Wraps and Base
- 8 large flour or wheat burrito tortillas
- 4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
Fillings
- 1 lb grilled chicken, cubed or shredded
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend or cheddar cheese
- 1.5 cups diced Roma, slicing, or vine tomatoes
- 1 large Hass avocado, diced
- 3 oz crunchy tortilla strips
Dressings
- Avocado ranch dressing, about 8 tablespoons (1 tablespoon per burrito)
- Chipotle ranch dressing, about 8 tablespoons (1 tablespoon per burrito)
Instructions
- Warm tortillas: Heat the tortillas for a few seconds in a dry skillet over medium-low heat until they become soft and pliable, making them easier to fold without tearing.
- Assemble fillings: Evenly divide the shredded lettuce, grilled chicken, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, diced avocado, and crunchy tortilla strips among each tortilla. Specifically, place about ½ cup of shredded lettuce, ⅓ cup grilled chicken, ¼ cup shredded cheese, 3 tablespoons diced tomatoes, and ⅛ of a diced avocado in the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle with crunchy tortilla strips and add 1 tablespoon each of chipotle ranch and avocado ranch dressings on top.
- Roll burritos: Fold the sides of each tortilla inward and then roll tightly from one end to enclose the fillings securely, ensuring the burrito remains intact during cooking.
- Toast burritos: Lightly spray a frying pan with cooking spray and warm it over medium heat. Place the burritos seam-side down in the pan, cooking them a few minutes per side until they turn golden brown and toasted, getting a slight crisp on the outside.
- Serve: Remove the toasted burritos from the pan and serve immediately. Optionally, accompany with cilantro lime or cantina rice and Mexican-style black beans. Drizzle additional avocado or chipotle ranch dressing as desired to enhance flavor.
Notes
- For a healthier option, substitute flour tortillas with whole wheat or low-carb tortillas.
- Grilled chicken can be prepared ahead to save time during assembly.
- Adjust chipotle ranch quantity according to desired spice level.
- Can be served with sides like Mexican rice, beans, or a fresh salsa for a complete meal.
- To make it vegetarian, replace chicken with grilled vegetables or beans.
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