Description
Chicken Bell Pepper Ranch Burritos are a hearty and flavorful wrap filled with seasoned chicken, sautéed bell peppers, ranch dressing, cheese, and rice in a soft tortilla, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced chicken and season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Add bell peppers and sauté for another 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Warm tortillas until soft and pliable.
- Layer rice, chicken, bell peppers, ranch dressing, and cheese onto each tortilla.
- Roll up the burritos tightly, folding in the sides.
- Toast burritos seam-side down in a skillet for a crispy finish if desired.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving if using.
Notes
- Swap in whole wheat tortillas and light ranch for a healthier version.
- Use pepper jack or mozzarella cheese for different flavor profiles.
- Substitute black beans or mushrooms for a vegetarian option.
- Freeze wrapped burritos for up to 2 months for easy meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
