Description
This Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito is a flavorful and satisfying Tex-Mex meal that combines tender grilled chicken with zesty chipotle ranch dressing, cilantro-lime rice, and an array of delicious fillings, all wrapped up in a warm tortilla and grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Burritos:
- 2 large flour tortillas (burrito size)
- 2 cups cooked grilled chicken breast, chopped
- 1/4 cup chipotle ranch dressing
- 1 cup cooked cilantro-lime rice
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 avocado, sliced or diced
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
- 1/4 cup chopped romaine or shredded lettuce
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for grilling the burrito)
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toss Chicken: In a medium bowl, toss the chopped grilled chicken with chipotle ranch dressing until well coated.
- Prepare Tortillas: Warm the tortillas in the microwave or on a skillet until soft and pliable.
- Assemble Burritos: Lay each tortilla flat and layer with cilantro-lime rice, black beans, corn, cheese, chipotle ranch chicken, avocado, tomatoes, lettuce, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
- Roll Burritos: Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll tightly into a burrito.
- Grill Burritos: Heat a skillet over medium heat and brush with olive oil. Place the burritos seam-side down and grill for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden and crisp.
- Serve: Slice in half and serve warm.
Notes
- To make it spicier, add sliced jalapeños or an extra drizzle of chipotle sauce.
- This burrito also works well with grilled steak or shrimp.
- You can prepare and wrap ahead, then grill just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
