Name: Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito Recipe: Smoky, Creamy, and Satisfying
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon onion powder; Salt and black pepper to taste; ½ cup ranch dressing (store-bought or homemade); 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (adjust to taste); 1 tablespoon lime juice; Optional: 1 small clove garlic; 4 large flour tortillas (burrito-size); 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime); 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup corn (grilled or canned); 1 cup shredded lettuce; 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend); 1 avocado, sliced or mashed; Optional: salsa, diced tomatoes, pickled jalapeños

Description

This Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito is a bold, flavor-packed wrap loaded with smoky grilled chicken, creamy chipotle ranch sauce, and all your favorite burrito fixings. It’s a crave-worthy meal that’s easy to make at home—perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or your next burrito night.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Grilled Chicken:

1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Chipotle Ranch Sauce:

½ cup ranch dressing (store-bought or homemade)
1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon lime juice
Optional: 1 small clove garlic

For the Burritos:

4 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)
2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime)
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn (grilled or canned)
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend)
1 avocado, sliced or mashed
Optional: salsa, diced tomatoes, pickled jalapeños

Instructions

Marinate and cook the chicken:
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chipotle chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 20 minutes (or up to 4 hours).
- Grill or pan-cook the chicken over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes per side, until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice or dice.
Make the chipotle ranch sauce:
- Blend ranch dressing, chipotle peppers, lime juice, and garlic (if using) in a blender or food processor until smooth. Adjust spice level to taste.
Assemble the burritos:
- Warm tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
- Layer rice, black beans, corn, grilled chicken, lettuce, cheese, avocado, and any additional toppings. Drizzle generously with chipotle ranch sauce.
- Fold in the sides, roll tightly from the bottom, and place seam-side down.
Optional: Grill the burrito:
- For a crispy finish, place the burrito in a dry skillet or panini press and grill for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
Serve:
- Slice in half and serve with extra chipotle ranch sauce on the side.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes