Description
Chicken Avocado Ranch Burritos deliver a mouthwatering Mexican-inspired feast packed with creamy textures and zesty flavors. Crisp tortillas wrap tender chicken, smooth avocado, and cool ranch, creating a satisfying meal that will make culinary adventures deliciously memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Produce:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ¼ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Cheese and Dairy:
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- Sour cream, for serving
Wrapping and Seasoning:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Salsa, for serving
Instructions
- Shred cooked chicken into fine, uniform pieces using two forks, ensuring no large chunks remain.
- Dice ripe avocados into small, consistent cubes, removing any brown spots or bruised areas.
- Finely chop red onions and fresh cilantro to enhance the burrito’s aromatic profile.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, gently combine shredded chicken, diced avocados, diced tomatoes, minced red onions, and chopped cilantro.
- Pour ranch dressing over the mixture, then squeeze fresh lime juice for a tangy brightness.
- Season the filling with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, stirring thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Warm flour tortillas for 15-20 seconds in the microwave or 30 seconds on a preheated skillet until soft and flexible.
- Distribute the chicken avocado ranch mixture centrally on each tortilla, leaving approximately 2 inches (5 centimeters) of space on the sides.
- Sprinkle shredded lettuce and grated cheddar cheese over the filling for added texture and richness.
- Carefully fold the tortilla sides inward, then roll tightly from bottom to top, creating a compact burrito.
- Cut burritos diagonally for easier handling and more appealing presentation.
- Serve immediately with sides of sour cream and salsa for optional additional flavor and moisture.
Notes
- Prep these burritos ahead of time for a quick meal during busy weekdays, storing them wrapped in foil in the refrigerator.
- Customize the heat level by adding diced jalapeños or using spicy ranch dressing for extra kick.
- Swap chicken with pulled pork or shredded beef for a delicious protein variation.
- Ensure tortillas are warm and flexible before filling to prevent cracking and easy rolling.
- Use fresh, ripe avocados for the creamiest texture and best flavor in the burrito mixture.
- Leftover burritos can be frozen for up to 3 months, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and then foil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg