Description
These Chicken and Avocado Ranch Burritos are a delicious and satisfying meal combining tender, seasoned chicken thighs with creamy avocado, melted mozzarella cheese, and a tangy ranch dressing all wrapped in warm flour tortillas. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a tasty lunch, the burritos are grilled to golden perfection for a crispy exterior.
Ingredients
Chicken Filling
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 (1.25-ounce) package taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Burrito Assembly
- 4 burrito-size flour tortillas (10 inches each)
- 2 avocados, halved, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup Ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a cast iron grill pan over medium heat. Season chicken thighs with taco seasoning thoroughly. Add the chicken chunks to the skillet and cook until golden and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Once done, set aside the chicken.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat the tortillas according to the package instructions, either in the microwave or on a dry skillet, making them pliable for rolling.
- Assemble the Burritos: Take one warmed tortilla at a time. In the center, layer the cooked chicken, diced avocado, shredded mozzarella cheese, sour cream, Ranch dressing, and chopped cilantro. Fold the bottom edge of the tortilla tightly over the filling, then fold in the sides and continue rolling until you reach the top edge, creating a tightly wrapped burrito.
- Grill the Burritos: Reheat the cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the burritos seam side down on the pan. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula to ensure they brown evenly and the cheese inside melts completely. The exterior should be golden and crisp.
- Serve: Remove the burritos from the pan and serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Cutting the chicken into chunks ensures quick cooking and even seasoning absorption.
- Heating tortillas before assembly helps make them flexible and easier to roll without tearing.
- You can substitute mozzarella with cheddar or a Mexican blend cheese if preferred.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeño slices or use spicy Ranch dressing.
- Using a cast iron grill pan enhances the nice sear and crisp on the burritos.
- Leftover burritos can be wrapped in foil and reheated in the oven or skillet.
