Chicken Bell Pepper Ranch Burritos
Delightful burritos filled with seasoned chicken, colorful bell peppers, creamy ranch dressing, and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Chicken Filling
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper , thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
Cooking the Chicken and Vegetables
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced chicken to the skillet and season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until it is golden and cooked through.
- Add the sliced bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Assembling the Burritos
- Warm the tortillas until they are soft and pliable, either in a microwave or on a dry skillet.
- Layer the cooked rice, seasoned chicken, bell peppers, ranch dressing, and shredded cheese onto each tortilla.
- Roll up each burrito tightly, folding in the sides to seal.
- For a crispy finish, toast the burritos seam-side down in the skillet for a few minutes.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro if using before serving.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute whole wheat tortillas for the flour tortillas and use Greek yogurt in place of ranch dressing. You can also replace the chicken with grilled shrimp or black beans for a vegetarian version.