Description
Creamy ranch meets zesty chicken in these irresistible chicken avocado ranch burritos, packed with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Wrapped in warm tortillas, these burritos promise a quick, satisfying meal that will delight you with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
main ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 avocado
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 0.25 cup ranch dressing
protein and dairy:
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup sour cream
herbs and seasonings:
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and season chicken breasts thoroughly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring even coverage.
- Grill or pan-sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F, creating a golden-brown exterior.
- Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin, uniform strips for easy burrito filling.
- Warm flour tortillas in the microwave or on a skillet for 15-20 seconds to enhance flexibility.
- Dice ripe avocado into small, consistent cubes, keeping them fresh and preventing browning.
- Layer each tortilla with sliced chicken, creating a protein-rich base for the burrito.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the chicken, allowing residual heat to slightly melt the cheese.
- Add diced avocado chunks evenly across the tortilla for creamy texture and fresh flavor.
- Drizzle ranch dressing in a zigzag pattern, ensuring balanced distribution throughout the filling.
- Dollop sour cream in the center of each burrito for an extra creamy element.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, adding a vibrant herb note to the flavor profile.
- Fold tortilla sides inward, then roll tightly from bottom to top, creating a compact burrito.
- Optional: Briefly toast the assembled burritos in a hot skillet for 1-2 minutes to seal and crisp the exterior.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately while ingredients remain warm and cheese is melted.
Notes
- Marinate chicken in ranch dressing for deeper flavor and tenderness before cooking, enhancing overall taste profile.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a protein-packed, lower-fat alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Consider adding black beans or quinoa for additional protein and fiber, making the burrito more nutritionally balanced.
- Substitute whole wheat tortillas for increased fiber and nutrition, perfect for health-conscious eaters.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg