Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito
This chipotle ranch grilled chicken burrito is smoky, creamy, and loaded with bold flavor. Filled with juicy chipotle chicken, ranch sauce, rice, and cheese, this easy grilled burrito recipe is perfect for a satisfying meal at home.
Ingredients
- For the chicken:
- 1½ lbs chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 –2 chipotle peppers in adobo minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper
- For the chipotle ranch sauce:
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 chipotle pepper minced
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- For the burrito:
- Large flour tortillas
- Cooked rice
- Black beans
- Shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
- Lettuce or pico de gallo
Instructions
- Coat the chicken with olive oil, chipotle peppers, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grill or cook the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.
- In a bowl, mix ranch dressing, minced chipotle, and lime juice to create the sauce.
- Warm the tortillas slightly to make them easier to fold.
- Assemble each burrito by layering rice, beans, chicken, cheese, chipotle ranch sauce, and fresh toppings.
- Fold in the sides and roll tightly into a burrito.
- Place seam-side down on a grill or skillet and cook until golden and crispy on both sides.
Notes
- Avoid overfilling to make wrapping easier.
- Grill seam-side down first to seal the burrito.
- Adjust chipotle amount to control spice level.
- Great for meal prep and can be reheated easily.