Description
Ranch-infused chicken and avocado burritos promise a quick Mexican-inspired meal packed with zesty flavors. Creamy avocado, tender chicken, and tangy ranch create a satisfying combination you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 package (1.25 oz or 35 g) taco seasoning
- 2 avocados, halved, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1 cup (113 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 burrito-size flour tortillas, 10 inches (25 cm) each
- ¼ cup (4 tbsps) chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- ¼ cup (60 ml) sour cream
- ¼ cup (60 ml) ranch dressing
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Protein: Heat grill pan to medium, lightly coat with olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, grill 6-7 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F, creating a perfectly cooked, juicy protein.
- Warm Tortillas: Simultaneously heat flour tortillas in skillet or microwave for 15-20 seconds to enhance flexibility and prevent cracking during assembly.
- Slice and Assemble: Allow chicken to rest briefly, then slice into thin, uniform strips. Layer tortillas with sliced chicken, ripe avocado chunks, melting shredded cheese, creamy sour cream, zesty ranch dressing, and fragrant cilantro.
- Wrap and Seal: Carefully fold tortilla edges inward, creating a compact burrito package that securely contains all ingredients and prevents filling from escaping during cooking.
- Crisp and Serve: Return wrapped burritos to heated grill pan, cook 3-4 minutes per side until exterior turns golden and crispy, ensuring cheese melts completely. Transfer to serving plate, slice diagonally, and serve immediately while hot and appetizing.
Notes
- Chicken Temperature Check: Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165°F for safe consumption and juicy texture.
- Tortilla Warming Trick: Briefly heat tortillas to prevent cracking and improve flexibility when folding burritos.
- Resting Meat Matters: Allow chicken to rest after cooking to lock in moisture and ensure tender, flavorful slices.
- Tight Wrap Technique: Fold burrito edges carefully and tuck in sides to prevent ingredients from falling out during grilling and eating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg