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Easy Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito

This Easy Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito is a flavorful and satisfying meal option. Juicy grilled chicken marinated in chipotle and served with a creamy chipotle ranch sauce, fresh veggies, and cheese, all wrapped in a warm tortilla.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade

  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • Olive oil
  • Fresh garlic, minced
  • Lime juice
  • Chipotle chili powder or adobo sauce
  • Smoked paprika
  • Ground cumin
  • Salt and black pepper

For the Chipotle Ranch Sauce

    • Ranch dressing
    • 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

  1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, lime juice, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Make the Chipotle Ranch Sauce: Blend ranch dressing, chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
  3. Grill the Chicken: Grill marinated chicken until cooked through, then slice.
  4. Assemble the Burritos: Fill tortillas with chicken, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lettuce, cheese, avocado, and rice. Drizzle with chipotle ranch sauce.

Notes

  • You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less chipotle peppers to the ranch sauce.
  • Feel free to customize the burrito filling with your favorite ingredients like beans, corn, or bell peppers.

Nutrition

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