Description
Chipotle ranch grilled chicken burritos bring Mexican-inspired flavors straight to home kitchens with bold, zesty ingredients. Packed with smoky grilled chicken, creamy ranch, and hearty fillings, these copycat burritos will satisfy cravings for fast-casual comfort food you can easily make.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) grilled chicken (cubed or shredded)
Cheese and Dairy:
- 2 cups (2 c) Mexican/fiesta style or cheddar cheese, shredded
Produce and Toppings:
- 8 large burrito flour or wheat tortillas
- 4 cups (4 c) iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups (1.5 c) Roma, slicing, or vine tomatoes, diced
- 1 large Hass avocado, diced
Instructions
- Gently heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium-low temperature until pliable and soft, ensuring they’re flexible for wrapping.
- Create burrito assembly stations by spreading open tortillas on a clean work surface.
- Layer each tortilla with crisp lettuce in the center, followed by seasoned grilled chicken pieces.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the chicken to help it melt slightly.
- Add fresh diced tomatoes across the protein and cheese layer.
- Place sliced avocado segments strategically on top of the tomatoes.
- Crush a few tortilla chips and scatter them over the filling for added crunch and texture.
- Drizzle chipotle ranch and avocado ranch dressings evenly across the ingredients.
- Carefully fold the tortilla sides inward, creating a tight seal around the fillings.
- Roll the burrito firmly, tucking in edges to prevent ingredients from spilling.
- Prepare a non-stick skillet with light cooking spray and heat to medium temperature.
- Place burritos seam-side down in the skillet, cooking in batches if necessary.
- Grill each side for 2-3 minutes until achieving a golden, crispy exterior.
- Remove burritos from heat and let rest momentarily before serving.
- Optional: Accompany with cilantro lime rice or Mexican black beans and additional ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Warm tortillas gently to prevent cracking and ensure flexibility when rolling burritos.
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts for leaner protein and easier preparation.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting chipotle ranch dressing or adding extra hot sauce for heat lovers.
- Make vegetarian version by replacing chicken with grilled bell peppers, black beans, or plant-based protein alternatives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg