Description
Chicken Avocado Ranch Burritos are a flavorful combination of tender chicken, creamy avocado, and zesty ranch sauce wrapped in a warm tortilla.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts: About 1 pound, cooked and shredded.
- Avocado: 1 ripe avocado, diced.
- Black beans: 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed.
- Shredded lettuce: 1 cup.
- Shredded cheese: 1 cup (cheddar or Monterey Jack).
- Flour tortillas: 4 large tortillas.
- Sautéed bell peppers: Optional, but recommended!
- Ranch dressing: ½ cup.
- Fresh cilantro: ¼ cup, chopped.
- Lime juice: 1 tablespoon.
- Garlic powder: ½ teaspoon.
- Salt and black pepper: To taste.
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by seasoning and cooking it in a skillet until fully cooked, then shred it.
- Make the avocado ranch sauce by mixing ranch dressing, cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Assemble the burritos by laying out a tortilla, adding chicken, avocado, black beans, lettuce, cheese, and ranch sauce, then rolling it up.
- Cook the assembled burritos in a skillet until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with grilled vegetables or beans.
- Customize the burritos with additional ingredients like jalapeños for heat.
- Store leftovers wrapped tightly in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze burritos for up to 2 months for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken, Avocado, Ranch, Burritos, Mexican, Easy Recipe