Chicken Bell Pepper Ranch Burritos Recipe
These Chicken Bell Pepper Ranch Burritos are a flavorful and satisfying meal featuring tender chicken seasoned with smoky spices, sautéed bell peppers, creamy ranch dressing, and melted cheddar cheese, all wrapped in warm flour tortillas. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 burritos 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 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
Vegetables and Add-ins
- 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
Wrapping
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Season and cook chicken: Add the thinly sliced chicken to the skillet and season evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden and fully cooked.
- Sauté bell peppers: Add the thinly sliced red and green bell peppers to the skillet with the chicken and sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the peppers are tender but still slightly crisp.
- Warm tortillas: While the chicken and peppers cook, warm the flour tortillas until they are soft and pliable, either in a microwave or on a dry skillet over medium heat.
- Assemble burritos: On each tortilla, layer cooked rice, the sautéed chicken and bell peppers, ranch dressing, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Roll burritos: Roll up each burrito tightly, folding in the sides to secure the filling inside.
- Toast burritos (optional): For a crispy finish, place burritos seam-side down in a dry skillet and toast over medium heat until the tortilla is golden and slightly crisp.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute ranch dressing with a Greek yogurt-based ranch for a lighter option.
- Use any color bell peppers to vary the color and sweetness.
- For a spicy kick, add a dash of hot sauce or jalapeño slices.
- Leftover burritos can be wrapped in foil and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat burritos in a skillet or oven for best texture, avoiding microwaving that may make tortillas soggy.
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