Description
Smoky grilled chicken wrapped in a warm flour tortilla with creamy chipotle ranch sauce, rice, cheese, and fresh Tex-Mex toppings for a satisfying homemade burrito.
Ingredients
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Boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
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Olive oil
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Fresh garlic, minced
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Fresh lime juice
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Chipotle chili powder or adobo sauce
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Smoked paprika
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Ground cumin
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Salt
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Black pepper
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Ranch dressing
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Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
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Garlic powder
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Cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime)
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Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
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Fresh chopped tomatoes
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Diced red onion
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Fresh cilantro leaves
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Sliced avocado or guacamole
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Lettuce or spinach (optional)
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Large flour tortillas
Instructions
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Whisk olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chipotle powder or adobo sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper, then coat the chicken evenly and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
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Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until charred and fully cooked to 165°F, then rest briefly and slice thinly.
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Blend ranch dressing, chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt until smooth and creamy.
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Warm the tortillas and layer rice, grilled chicken, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, cheese, lettuce, avocado, and chipotle ranch sauce.
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Wrap the burritos tightly and serve warm.
Notes
Marinating the chicken overnight provides deeper flavor.
Adjust the amount of chipotle peppers to control spice level.
Store the sauce separately if preparing burritos ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large burrito
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg