Description
A delightful burrito filled with smoky grilled chicken, fresh veggies, and zesty chipotle ranch dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/4 cup chipotle ranch dressing
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado or guacamole
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by marinating it in olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, and chipotle sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken on a preheated medium-high grill for 6-7 minutes on each side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Slice the chicken into thin strips after allowing it to rest for a few minutes.
- Assemble the burrito by laying a tortilla flat, adding chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, cheese, and chipotle ranch sauce, then rolling it up tightly.
- Toast the burrito on a skillet for a couple of minutes on each side for added texture, if desired.
- Serve the burrito warm, slicing it in half and pairing it with extra chipotle ranch sauce, tortilla chips, or a salad.
Notes
Customize your burrito with additional toppings like shredded cheese or guacamole, and consider setting up a burrito bar for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: grilled chicken burrito, chipotle ranch, summer recipe, family meal