Description
Spicy chipotle ranch meets grilled chicken in this Mexican-inspired burrito masterpiece. Creamy, zesty flavors and fresh ingredients combine to deliver a mouthwatering meal you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) grilled chicken breast strips
Dairy and Cheese:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) shredded cheddar cheese (can use Mexican blend or Colby jack)
- ½ cup ranch dressing
Vegetables and Base Ingredients:
- ½ head iceberg lettuce (about 4 cups of chopped lettuce)
- 1 ¼ cups (296 milliliters) diced tomatoes (about ¾ of beef steak tomato, diced)
Tortilla and Crunch:
- 8 large 10-inch flour tortillas
- 3 ounces (85 grams) crunchy tortilla strips (or crushed tortilla chips)
Sauce:
- ½ cup Taco Bell Creamy Chipotle Sauce
Instructions
- Meticulously prepare all ingredients by grating sharp cheddar cheese into fine shreds, finely chopping crisp lettuce leaves, and precisely dicing ripe tomatoes into small, uniform cubes.
- Select a large, soft flour tortilla and strategically layer ingredients: sprinkle of grated cheese as the foundational base, followed by of seasoned chicken strips across the center.
- Drizzle of smoky chipotle sauce and of creamy ranch dressing evenly over the chicken to enhance flavor profiles.
- Add of freshly chopped lettuce for crisp texture and of diced tomatoes for a burst of freshness.
- Scatter of crunchy tortilla strips to introduce additional textural complexity.
- Carefully fold the sides of the tortilla inward, creating tight seals to prevent ingredient spillage, then smoothly roll the burrito into a compact cylinder.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and gently place the assembled burrito seam-side down, rotating periodically to achieve an evenly golden, crispy exterior on all surfaces.
Notes
- Perfectly balance the spicy chipotle and creamy ranch by mixing the sauces evenly before spreading on the tortilla.
- Pre-cook chicken strips thoroughly to ensure food safety and enhance overall flavor absorption.
- Warm tortillas slightly before assembling to make them more flexible and prevent cracking during rolling.
- Grill the burrito on medium heat slowly to create a crispy golden exterior without burning the tortilla.
- Use freshly grated cheese for better melting and more authentic taste compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- Allow the grilled burrito to rest for 1-2 minutes after cooking to help ingredients settle and prevent burning your mouth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 825 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1250 mg
- Fat: 52 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg