Chicken Bell Pepper Ranch Burritos Recipe
These Chicken Bell Pepper Ranch Burritos are a flavorful and satisfying meal featuring tender, seasoned chicken breast sautéed with vibrant bell peppers, layered with creamy ranch dressing, shredded cheddar cheese, and cooked rice, all wrapped in warm flour tortillas. Perfect for a quick dinner, these burritos combine smoky spices and fresh ingredients for a delicious, handheld feast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 burritos 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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
- 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
- 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 evenly.
- Season and cook chicken: Add the thinly sliced chicken to the skillet and season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Sauté bell peppers: Add the sliced red and green bell peppers to the skillet with the chicken. Sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until the peppers are tender and slightly softened.
- Warm tortillas: While the chicken and peppers finish cooking, warm the flour tortillas until they are soft and pliable, either in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Assemble burritos: On each tortilla, layer cooked rice, the chicken and bell pepper mixture, ranch dressing, and shredded cheddar cheese evenly.
- Roll burritos: Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll tightly to form burritos, ensuring the filling stays inside.
- Toast burritos (optional): For a crispy outer texture, place each burrito seam-side down in a hot skillet and toast for 1-2 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the skillet, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute cooked rice with cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
- To make it spicier, add some diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the chicken mix.
- Use whole wheat tortillas for a healthier twist.
- The burritos can be assembled ahead and refrigerated; toast right before serving for best texture.
- For a dairy-free option, omit cheddar cheese or use a dairy-free cheese alternative.
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