Description
How to make tender chicken avocado ranch burritos with creamy ranch and fresh avocado that create the perfect cozy dinner for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Base
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 4 large flour tortillas, burrito-size
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
Fresh Components
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
Seasonings & Flavor
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Creamy Ranch Elements
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Pat chicken strips dry and season with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let rest 5 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken strips 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare Components: While chicken cooks, dice avocados, tomatoes, and slice onion. Warm tortillas in microwave for 30 seconds or dry skillet until pliable.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat tortillas in dry skillet 30 seconds per side until warm and flexible. This prevents cracking when you roll the burritos.
- Layer Fillings: Spread ranch down center of each tortilla. Add rice, beans, chicken, cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and onion in that order.
- Roll Burritos: Fold bottom edge up, fold sides in, then roll tightly from bottom. The key is not overfilling for clean wrapping.
- Final Touch: Serve immediately with extra ranch and sour cream on the side. Cut in half diagonally to show off those beautiful layers inside.
Notes
- Don’t skip warming the tortillas or they’ll crack when rolling, ruining your beautiful presentation.
- Store assembled burritos wrapped in foil in refrigerator for up to 3 days maximum.
- Substitute Greek yogurt mixed with ranch seasoning packet for lighter option.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat if your family enjoys spicier food.
- Double the recipe and freeze half for quick future dinners when time is short.
- Use day-old rice for better texture that won’t make burritos soggy or mushy.
Allergy Information: Dairy, Gluten
Nutrition
- Calories: 485 calories
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 35g