Description
Homemade Chicken Avocado Ranch Burritos blend Mexican-inspired flavors with creamy ranch dressing for a satisfying meal. Packed with grilled chicken, fresh avocado, and zesty seasonings, these burritos will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch or 25 cm)
- 2 cups (473 ml) cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1 large avocado, diced
- ½ cup (120 ml) shredded cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) ranch dressing
- ½ cup (120 ml) lettuce, shredded
- ½ cup (120 ml) diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup (60 ml) black beans, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup (60 ml) corn kernels (fresh or canned)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) salsa or pico de gallo for extra flavor
- ¼ cup (60 ml) chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Chicken Preparation: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder, then grill, pan-sear, or bake until fully cooked and tender.
- Shredding Process: Rest chicken for several minutes, then meticulously shred into delicate, uniform pieces using two forks.
- Ingredient Prep: Dice tomatoes, shred lettuce, slice avocado, and chop cilantro with precision for easy assembly.
- Tortilla Conditioning: Warm tortillas briefly in a skillet or microwave to enhance flexibility and prevent cracking.
- Flavor Foundation: Spread ranch dressing across the center of each tortilla, creating a creamy base for the filling.
- Burrito Assembly: Layer shredded chicken, avocado slices, tomato chunks, lettuce, and cheese strategically within the tortilla.
- Final Touches: Sprinkle fresh cilantro and add a zesty lime juice squeeze to elevate the flavor profile.
- Wrapping Technique: Fold tortilla sides inward with precision, then roll tightly to create a compact, secure burrito package.
- Serving Suggestion: Slice diagonally for easier handling and present with complementary sides like tortilla chips, Mexican rice, or a crisp salad.
Notes
- Chicken Tenderness Technique: Rest chicken after cooking to retain moisture and prevent dryness, ensuring juicy, flavorful meat.
- Tortilla Warming Hack: Briefly heat tortillas to improve flexibility, preventing tears and making wrapping smoother and more professional.
- Layering Strategy: Spread ranch first to create a moisture barrier, preventing tortilla from becoming soggy and maintaining structural integrity.
- Ingredient Temperature Balance: Use room temperature avocados and cheese for better blending and more cohesive flavor distribution in the burrito.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg