Description
A vibrant and hearty meal featuring grilled chicken, creamy chipotle ranch sauce, and fresh vegetables wrapped in flour tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup Chipotle Ranch Sauce
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend or cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked rice (cilantro lime rice recommended)
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 sliced avocado (optional)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Chipotle Ranch Sauce: Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until smooth and refrigerate for flavors to meld.
- Marinate and Grill the Chicken: Drizzle chicken with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and lime juice. Marinate for 15 minutes. Grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- Prepare Fillings: Cook rice and add lime juice and cilantro. Warm black beans, dice tomatoes, shred lettuce, and slice avocado if desired.
- Assemble the Burritos: Spread chipotle ranch sauce on a tortilla and layer with rice, beans, chicken, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado. Fold and roll tightly.
- Toast the Burrito (Optional): Toast in a skillet for 1-2 minutes per side until crispy.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice in half and serve with additional sauce or toppings.
Notes
Consider using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter option. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg