Description
This Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito recipe is a delicious and satisfying meal filled with flavorful seasoned chicken, rice, beans, cheese, and veggies all wrapped in a warm tortilla and grilled to perfection. The smoky chipotle marinade adds a spicy kick, while the creamy chipotle ranch dressing ties all the flavors together.
Ingredients
Scale
For Chipotle Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Burrito:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup corn (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup chipotle ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil for grilling
Instructions
- Prepare Chipotle Chicken: Mix olive oil, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Marinate chicken and refrigerate. Grill until cooked.
- Assemble Burrito: Warm tortillas. Layer rice, black beans, grilled chicken, cheese, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, chipotle ranch dressing, and lime juice in the center of each tortilla. Roll tightly.
- Grill Burrito: Heat butter in a skillet. Grill burritos until golden and crisp on both sides.
Notes
- Marinate chicken overnight for more flavor.
- Customize with avocado, jalapeños, or lettuce.
- Use store-bought or homemade chipotle ranch dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
