Description
These Chicken Bell Pepper Ranch Burritos are a delicious and satisfying meal featuring tender, seasoned chicken sautéed with sweet bell peppers, creamy ranch dressing, and melted cheddar cheese all wrapped in warm flour tortillas. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a flavorful lunch option.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Other Ingredients
- 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
- Heat the oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Cook the chicken: Add the thinly sliced chicken breast to the skillet and season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Sauté the bell peppers: Add the sliced red and green bell peppers to the skillet with the chicken and sauté together for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until the peppers are tender but still slightly crisp.
- Warm the tortillas: While the chicken and peppers finish cooking, warm the flour tortillas until they are soft and pliable, either in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Assemble the burritos: On each tortilla, layer a portion of cooked rice, the chicken and bell pepper mixture, a generous drizzle of ranch dressing, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Roll the burritos: Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll tightly from one end to the other to enclose all the fillings securely.
- Optional toasting: For a crispy finish, place each burrito seam-side down in a skillet and toast over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until the outside is golden and crisp.
- Garnish and serve: If desired, sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the burritos before serving to add a fresh flavor contrast.
Notes
- Use thinly sliced chicken for quicker and more even cooking.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more chili powder if you prefer a spicier burrito.
- For a healthier option, substitute brown rice and whole wheat tortillas.
- Ranch dressing can be substituted with sour cream or a yogurt-based dressing to lighten the meal.
- Fresh cilantro adds brightness but can be omitted if you dislike the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Keywords: chicken burritos, bell pepper burrito, ranch dressing burrito, quick dinner, skillet burritos, easy chicken recipe
