Description

Chicken Avocado Ranch Burritos combine creamy avocado, tender seasoned chicken, zesty ranch dressing, and fresh vegetables wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prepping, these burritos deliver a balanced, flavorful meal with protein, healthy fats, and fresh produce in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

Protein

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Fresh Ingredients

1 ripe avocado, diced
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup diced tomatoes

Dairy

1 cup shredded cheese (optional but recommended)
Ranch dressing, ½ cup (store-bought or homemade)

Carbohydrates

4 large flour tortillas

Spices

1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

Oil

1 tablespoon cooking oil (for chicken)

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from heat and slice or shred for assembling burritos.
Prep the Fresh Ingredients: Dice the ripe avocado and tomatoes, and shred the lettuce and cheese to have all fresh ingredients ready for quick assembly.
Warm the Tortillas: Heat the flour tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable, preventing cracks and making rolling easier.
Assemble the Burritos: Lay a warm tortilla flat and layer shredded lettuce, sliced chicken, diced tomatoes, diced avocado, a generous drizzle of ranch dressing, and shredded cheese. Fold sides over and roll tightly from one end to the other.
Optional Toasting: For a toasty texture, place assembled burritos seam-side down in a hot skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and slightly crispy.

Notes

Use ripe but firm avocados to avoid mushy texture and enhance creaminess.
Make homemade ranch dressing with mayo, buttermilk, garlic, dill, and onion powder for a fresher flavor.
Avoid overfilling the burritos to ensure easy rolling without tearing.
Marinate chicken briefly before cooking to boost flavor profile.
Always warm tortillas just before assembly to prevent cracking and improve chewiness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Skillet Cooking
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 burrito
Calories: 450
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 75mg

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