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Easy Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. 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.
  2. Make the chipotle ranch sauce: Blend ranch dressing, chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
  3. Grill the chicken: Cook marinated chicken on a grill until fully cooked. Slice into strips.
  4. Assemble the burrito: Fill a tortilla with grilled chicken, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeños, lettuce, cheese, avocado, and rice. Drizzle with chipotle ranch sauce.
  5. Roll up the burrito: Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll it up tightly.
  6. 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