Description
Juicy grilled chicken, ripe avocado, and zesty ranch dressing create a balanced, handheld meal with rich proteins, healthy fats, and crisp veggies in a warm flour tortilla. Ready in 20 minutes, this fusion-american recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
4 large flour tortillas (10–12 inch)
2 cups cooked grilled chicken breast (sliced or cubed)
2 large ripe avocados (sliced or roughly mashed)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or mild)
1/2 cup buttermilk ranch dressing
2 cups fresh iceber or romaine lettuce (shredded)
1 tbsp olive oil (for searing tortillas)
Instructions
Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Grill on high heat until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Slice or cube grilled chicken.
Warm tortillas gently in a skillet for 1-2 minutes per side.
Spread ranch dressing evenly onto warmed tortillas.
Top with lettuce, avocado slices, shredded cheese, and grilled chicken.
Fold burritos tightly and serve warm.
Optional: Sauté wrapped burritos briefly in olive oil for crispy edges.
Notes
Use pre-cooked chicken or quick-sear method for faster prep
Lay fillings in a line to facilitate rolling
Flavor layering key: tangy ranch balances creamy avocado
Storage note: Refrigerate leftover burritos (unwrapped) up to 2 days
Serve with salsa or guacamole for extra zest
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Searing
- Cuisine: Fusion/American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg