Description
This Chicken Bell Pepper Ranch Burritos recipe combines tender shredded chicken coated in creamy ranch sauce with sautéed colorful bell peppers and onions, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla and grilled to crispy perfection. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a flavorful and satisfying meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
Chicken and Ranch Sauce
- 2 large chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Vegetables
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Burrito Assembly
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Cooking spray or butter for grilling
Instructions
- Cook the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced bell peppers and red onion. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables are soft and slightly charred. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Make ranch sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream with the ranch seasoning packet. Mix well to form a creamy ranch sauce.
- Coat the chicken: Place the shredded cooked chicken in a large mixing bowl. Toss the chicken with the ranch sauce until evenly coated, ensuring the chicken is well flavored.
- Warm tortillas: Warm the flour tortillas slightly either in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds or on a dry skillet. This makes them pliable and easier to roll.
- Assemble burritos: Lay out each tortilla flat. Evenly distribute the ranch-coated chicken, sautéed bell peppers and onions, and shredded cheddar cheese onto each tortilla. Roll up tightly, folding in the sides to enclose the filling securely.
- Grill until crispy: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly coat it with cooking spray or butter. Place each burrito seam-side down and grill for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy. Remove from heat and serve warm, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- You can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Adjust the ranch seasoning amount according to your taste preference.
- To make it spicier, add sliced jalapeños to the sautéed vegetables.
- Use gluten-free tortillas to make the recipe gluten-free if needed.
