Chicken Avocado Ranch Burritos (Printable)
Shredded chicken, avocado, lettuce and ranch in toasted tortillas - ready in 30 minutes for a flavorful meal.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
03 - 1 cup Romaine lettuce, chopped
04 - 1 medium tomato, diced
05 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
06 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
→ Dairy & Sauces
07 - 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese or cheddar cheese
08 - 1/3 cup ranch dressing
→ Bread
09 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
→ Spices & Seasonings
10 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - Salt and pepper to taste
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking spray (for toasting)
# How-To:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to season the chicken evenly.
02 - Add diced avocado, chopped Romaine lettuce, diced tomato, finely diced red onion, chopped cilantro (if using), shredded cheese, and ranch dressing to the bowl. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
03 - Lay flour tortillas on a clean work surface. Distribute the chicken mixture equally among each tortilla, placing the filling in the center.
04 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla, then roll up tightly to enclose the filling, forming burritos.
05 - Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly brush with olive oil or apply cooking spray. Place the burritos seam-side down. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and heated through.
06 - Slice each burrito in half and serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The creamy avocado and melted cheese make every bite luxuriously soft and just a bit indulgent.
- You can toss these together in thirty minutes flat even if the day has run away from you.
02 -
- Piling the filling too high makes rolling a nightmare—less is more here.
- Warming the tortillas for a few seconds in a microwave or dry pan keeps them from cracking or tearing.
03 -
- Only toast as many burritos as you&ll eat right away—untoasted leftovers stay fresher.
- Finish with a spritz of lime juice inside the filling for a subtle pop of brightness.