Description
These Chicken Bell Pepper Ranch Burritos are a delicious Tex-Mex twist on classic burritos, filled with seasoned chicken, colorful bell peppers, and creamy ranch dressing, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 small onion (sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced bell peppers and onion, sauté for 4–5 minutes.
- Season and Cook Chicken: Stir in shredded chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Add Dressing and Cheese: Remove from heat, stir in ranch dressing and cheese until melted.
- Assemble Burritos: Warm tortillas, fill with chicken mixture, fold, and roll up tightly.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or toast lightly for extra crispness.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add lime juice or cilantro.
- Grilled or rotisserie chicken can be used.
- Burritos freeze well—individually wrap and reheat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
