Best Chipotle Ranch Chicken Burrito Ever
The Best Chipotle Ranch Chicken Burrito Ever is a flavorful, satisfying meal that combines smoky chipotle-seasoned chicken with creamy ranch dressing and fresh ingredients, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. This recipe offers a balanced mix of textures and tastes, making it perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon chipotle seasoning or chipotle powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking oil
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup black beans, warmed
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend)
- 1 cup fresh lettuce or spinach, chopped
- 1 medium tomato, diced or ½ cup salsa
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- Optional: ½ avocado or ½ cup guacamole
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, toss chicken with chipotle seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let marinate 10-15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through (6-8 minutes). Remove from heat.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft.
- Prepare rice and beans if not already done; season rice with salt and lime juice.
- On each tortilla, layer rice, beans, chicken, cheese, lettuce or spinach, tomatoes or salsa, and drizzle ranch dressing. Add avocado or guacamole if using.
- Fold sides and roll the tortilla tightly to form a burrito.
- Optional: Place burrito seam-side down in a hot skillet for 1-2 minutes per side for a crispy finish.
Notes
Adjust chipotle seasoning to control heat level.
Use pre-cooked or leftover chicken to save time.
Substitute ingredients to suit dietary preferences.