Description
An elegant riff on a classic burrito featuring tender chicken, crisp bell peppers, and a creamy ranch finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas, warmed
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breast or thigh, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 2 bell peppers (one red, one yellow), thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or mild cheddar
- 3/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (canola or grapeseed)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Optional: sliced avocado, sour cream
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken in a single layer and sear until golden on both sides, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate. In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and bell peppers; reduce heat to medium. Cook until softened and slightly caramelized, 6–8 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and toss with the peppers and any accumulated juices. Deglaze the pan with a splash of water or chicken stock.
- Stir in half the ranch dressing to coat the mixture; check seasoning and adjust salt and pepper.
- Lay a warm tortilla on a work surface. Spoon a line of filling down the center, sprinkle with shredded cheese, and add cilantro and avocado if using. Fold the sides, then roll tightly.
- Toast each burrito in a clean skillet over medium, lightly brushing or spraying the seam side down, for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Slice in half on the diagonal for serving. Serve with lime wedges and remaining ranch dressing on the side.
Notes
For best results, warm the tortillas to prevent cracking. You can use shredded rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg