Description
Chicken Avocado Ranch Burritos are the ultimate weeknight dinner featuring creamy avocado, juicy shredded chicken, tangy ranch, and melty cheddar wrapped in a soft tortilla. This quick and satisfying meal is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or casual entertaining with minimal prep time and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup Ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, diced avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, chopped cilantro, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Gently mix until evenly coated, being careful not to mash the avocado.
- Warm the flour tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds, or briefly warming them in a dry skillet.
- Lay out each warm tortilla on a flat surface. Spoon a generous portion of the chicken-avocado mixture down the center of each, leaving a border for folding.
- Fold the sides inward over the filling, then roll the tortilla tightly from the bottom up, tucking as you go to create a snug burrito.
- Heat a lightly greased nonstick skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Place the burritos seam-side down and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and lightly crisped.
- Slice the burritos in half on the diagonal and serve immediately with optional garnishes or sides.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time and maximize flavor.
- Mash half of the avocado into the filling for extra creaminess, while leaving chunks for texture.
- Don’t overfill the burritos—this makes them easier to roll and less prone to spilling during toasting.
- Toast burritos seam-side down first to “seal” them shut.
- Add a little lime juice to the avocado if prepping ahead to prevent browning.
- Make it spicy with chipotle ranch or a pinch of cayenne in the filling.
- For meal prep, wrap cooled burritos individually in foil and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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