Description
This Easy Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito is a flavorful and satisfying meal. Tender grilled chicken marinated in a zesty chipotle ranch sauce, combined with fresh veggies, cheese, and rice, all wrapped in a warm tortilla.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Olive oil
- Fresh garlic, minced
- Lime juice (fresh is best)
- Chipotle chili powder or adobo sauce
- Smoked paprika
- Ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper
For the Chipotle Ranch Sauce
- Ranch dressing
- Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- Lime juice
- Garlic powder
- Salt (to taste)
For the Burrito Filling
- Grilled chicken, sliced
- Fresh chopped tomatoes
- Diced red onion
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Jalapeño slices or chopped green chili (optional)
- Lettuce or spinach (optional)
- Shredded cheese
- Sliced avocado or guacamole
- Cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime rice)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine chicken with olive oil, garlic, lime juice, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the chipotle ranch sauce: Blend ranch dressing, chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
- Grill the chicken: Cook marinated chicken on a grill until fully cooked. Slice into strips.
- Assemble the burrito: Fill a tortilla with grilled chicken, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeños, lettuce, cheese, avocado, and rice. Drizzle with chipotle ranch sauce.
- Roll up the burrito: Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll it up tightly.
- Serve: Cut the burrito in half and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level of the chipotle ranch sauce by adding more or fewer chipotle peppers.
- Feel free to customize the burrito filling with your favorite ingredients like black beans or roasted corn.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg