Easy Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito
This Easy Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito is bursting with flavor from the spicy chipotle marinade, creamy chipotle ranch sauce, and a variety of fresh toppings. It’s a mouthwatering meal that’s perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Olive oil
- Fresh garlic, minced
- Lime juice (fresh is best)
- Chipotle chili powder or adobo sauce
- Smoked paprika
- Ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper
For the Chipotle Ranch Sauce
- Ranch dressing (use your favorite brand)
- Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- Lime juice
- Garlic powder
- Salt (to taste)
For the Burrito Filling
- Grilled chicken, sliced
- Fresh chopped tomatoes
- Diced red onion
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Jalapeño slices or chopped green chili (optional)
- Lettuce or spinach (optional)
- Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- Sliced avocado or a scoop of guacamole
- Cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime rice)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine olive oil, garlic, lime juice, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the Chipotle Ranch Sauce: Blend ranch dressing, chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill marinated chicken until cooked through. Slice into strips.
- Assemble the Burrito: Fill a tortilla with grilled chicken, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeños, lettuce, cheese, avocado, rice, and chipotle ranch sauce. Roll up and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the spiciness by adding more or less chipotle peppers in the marinade and sauce.
- Feel free to customize the burrito filling with your favorite ingredients like black beans, corn, or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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