Description
This Chicken Ranch Avocado Burrito is a delicious and easy-to-make meal featuring tender chicken tossed in creamy ranch dressing, fresh avocado slices, shredded cheese, and crisp lettuce wrapped in warm flour tortillas. Perfectly pan-fried until golden and crispy, this flavorful burrito offers a satisfying combination of textures and tastes, making it ideal for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Burrito:
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Cooking:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: hot sauce for serving
Instructions
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 20-30 seconds each side or microwave them for about 15-20 seconds until they become soft and pliable, making them easier to roll.
- Prepare the Chicken Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the cooked chicken breast with ranch dressing. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to your liking, tossing gently to coat all pieces evenly.
- Assemble the Burritos: Lay each tortilla flat on a clean surface. Evenly divide the ranch-coated chicken between the tortillas. On top of the chicken, arrange sliced avocado, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, and diced tomatoes.
- Roll the Burritos: Fold the sides of each tortilla inward, then tightly roll up each burrito from the bottom up, ensuring all fillings are enclosed securely.
- Cook the Burritos: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the burritos seam-side down in the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy, pressing slightly to seal the burritos as they cook.
- Serve: Remove the burritos from the skillet and let them cool slightly. Slice in half and serve warm with extra ranch dressing or hot sauce, if desired.
Notes
- For convenience, you can use rotisserie chicken instead of cooking chicken from scratch.
- Add black beans or cooked bacon to the filling for extra flavor and texture.
- To make it spicy, mix a little hot sauce into the ranch dressing before tossing it with the chicken.
- Choose whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas to adjust dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
