Description
Spicy chipotle ranch chicken burrito brings Mexican-inspired flavors dancing across your plate with smoky, creamy excitement. Packed with zesty ingredients and bold seasoning, this easy meal delivers restaurant-quality satisfaction right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Base:
- 8 large (10-inch) flour tortillas
- 16 ounces (454 grams) grilled chicken breast strips
Vegetables & Cheese:
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce (about 4 cups chopped)
- 1 1/4 cups (296 milliliters) diced tomatoes
- 16 ounces (454 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Sauces & Toppings:
- 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) Taco Bell Creamy Chipotle Sauce
- 3 ounces (85 grams) crunchy tortilla strips
Instructions
- Meticulously arrange all fresh ingredients on a clean workspace, ensuring cheese is finely grated, lettuce crisp-chopped, and tomatoes uniformly diced for seamless assembly.
- Warm the tortilla slightly to enhance pliability and prevent cracking during rolling process.
- Strategically layer shredded chicken across the tortilla’s center, creating an even protein foundation.
- Drizzle chipotle ranch sauce generously, allowing flavor to penetrate chicken and provide moisture.
- Sprinkle grated cheese uniformly, ensuring complete coverage for melting potential.
- Add crisp lettuce and freshly diced tomatoes for vibrant texture and color contrast.
- Carefully scatter tortilla strips for additional crunch and textural complexity.
- Fold bottom tortilla edge inward, tightly compressing ingredients toward center.
- Fold side edges toward center, creating secure packet that prevents ingredient spillage.
- Roll burrito smoothly and consistently, maintaining compact and tight structure.
- Place assembled burrito on preheated skillet at medium-high heat (375°F) for 2-3 minutes.
- Rotate burrito periodically, achieving golden-brown exterior with crispy, caramelized edges.
- Remove from heat when exterior is uniformly bronzed and crisp, ensuring internal warmth.
Notes
- Select fresh, high-quality ingredients for maximum flavor and texture in your burrito.
- Marinate chicken in chipotle ranch overnight to enhance depth and tenderness of meat.
- Use a non-stick skillet or griddle for even grilling and achieving perfect golden-brown exterior.
- Customize burrito for dietary needs by substituting tortilla with lettuce wrap or using plant-based protein alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg