Description
Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito: Smoky, creamy, and bold Tex-Mex flavors wrapped into a hearty burrito.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- For the chipotle ranch sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1–2 tsp chipotle in adobo sauce (adjust spice level)
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp ranch dressing mix (or 1 tbsp prepared ranch)
- For the burritos:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime)
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup corn kernels (optional)
- ½ cup diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
- ½ cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lime juice, and seasonings. Add chicken and marinate for 20 minutes (or overnight for more flavor).
- Grill chicken over medium heat for 5–6 minutes per side or until cooked through. Slice into strips.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, chipotle, lime juice, and ranch mix until smooth.
- Warm tortillas and layer rice, beans, corn, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and grilled chicken.
- Drizzle generously with chipotle ranch sauce, then wrap tightly into burritos.
- Optional: Grill burritos for 1–2 minutes per side for a crispy finish. Serve with extra sauce on the side!
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 20 minutes to maximize flavor; overnight marination yields even more depth.
- Adjust the spice level by varying the chipotle amount in the sauce.
- Rice options: white, brown, or cilantro-lime all work well.
- Warm the tortillas before assembling for easier rolling.
- Grill the assembled burritos briefly for a crispy exterior if desired.
- Leftover burritos can be stored in the fridge for 2–3 days; reheat in a skillet or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
Keywords: Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito, Chipotle chicken burrito, grilled chicken burrito, Tex-Mex burrito, smoky ranch burrito