These chicken ranch burritos are one of our favorite easy dinners, hearty wraps stuffed with seasoned chicken, peppers, rice, and creamy ranch that come together in about thirty minutes. For us that kind of quick, satisfying meal is exactly what real food for real life is about. They are the kind of dinner the whole family gets excited about, hearty handfuls of seasoned chicken, peppers, rice, and creamy ranch wrapped up and ready in about half an hour.
Sliced chicken is seared with peppers and warm spices, then rolled into tortillas with rice, cheddar, and ranch dressing. These chicken ranch burritos are filling, flavorful, and easy to customize, perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or a packable lunch. Searing the chicken and peppers with warm spices before they get rolled up means deep, savory flavor in every bite, while the ranch and cheese keep things creamy and satisfying.
Seasoned chicken, peppers, rice, cheese, and creamy ranch wrapped in a tortilla make these chicken ranch burritos hearty and satisfying.
Why You Will Love These Chicken Ranch Burritos
- Ready in about thirty minutes. A quick sear and a simple assembly make these an easy weeknight dinner.
- Hearty and filling. Chicken, rice, peppers, and cheese make a complete, satisfying meal.
- Creamy ranch flavor. Ranch dressing ties everything together with tangy, creamy flavor.
- Easy to customize. Add beans, different cheese, or extra veggies to your taste.
- Great for lunch. They pack well and make an easy work or school lunch.
What Makes These Chicken Ranch Burritos So Good
Great chicken ranch burritos start with well seasoned chicken. Searing thin slices with garlic, onion, smoked paprika, and chili powder builds savory, slightly smoky flavor and a golden finish. Searing thin slices of well seasoned chicken in a hot pan builds a savory, slightly smoky crust, which is the flavorful heart of these burritos.
Sauteing the bell peppers right alongside the chicken lets them soften and sweeten, adding color and freshness that balances the creamy ranch and cheese. Cooking the peppers right alongside the chicken lets them soften and turn sweet, adding color and a fresh note that balances the creamy ranch and melty cheese.
The key to these chicken ranch burritos is layering and rolling them well. Adding rice, chicken, peppers, ranch, and cheese, then rolling tightly and folding in the sides, keeps everything tucked inside for a neat, hearty wrap. Layering the fillings evenly and rolling tightly, with the sides folded in, is what keeps everything tucked inside for a neat, hearty wrap that holds together.
Optional Pro Tip: Toast the Seam
After rolling, toast each burrito seam side down in a dry skillet for a minute. For the best chicken ranch burritos, this seals the wrap closed and adds a lightly crisp, golden finish that keeps everything tucked inside. A minute seam side down in a dry skillet seals each burrito and adds a lightly crisp, golden exterior, which also keeps the fillings from spilling out.
Tips for the Best Chicken Ranch Burritos
Slice the chicken thinly so the chicken ranch burritos cook quickly and evenly, and warm the tortillas so they roll without cracking. Slicing the chicken thinly helps it cook quickly and evenly, and warming the tortillas first makes them pliable so they roll without cracking or tearing.
Do not overfill, and roll tightly, folding in the sides. Toast the seam side down for a crisp finish if you like. Avoiding the temptation to overfill is the key to a burrito that rolls cleanly, and toasting the seam side down gives it a satisfying, crisp finish. A quick check that the seam is sealed before serving keeps each burrito tidy, so it holds together from the first bite to the last.
Variations and Add Ins
- With beans. Add black beans or pinto beans for extra protein and fiber.
- Spicy. Add jalapenos, hot sauce, or a spicier seasoning.
- Extra cheesy. Use a cheese blend or add more cheddar.
- Loaded. Add corn, lettuce, or diced tomatoes.
- Breakfast style. Add scrambled eggs for a hearty breakfast burrito.
How to Store and Make Ahead
Store leftover chicken ranch burritos wrapped in the refrigerator for up to three days. They hold together well, making them great for lunches. Wrapped well, they keep their shape for a few days in the refrigerator, which makes them a reliable, satisfying option for grab and go lunches.
Reheat in a skillet, oven, or microwave until hot throughout. For a crisp finish, warm them in a dry skillet. They also freeze well wrapped individually for up to two months. Reheating in a skillet or oven brings back a crisp exterior, the microwave is there for speed, and wrapping them individually means you can freeze a batch for later.
Serving Suggestions for Chicken Ranch Burritos
Serve these with salsa, guacamole, or extra ranch for dipping, alongside chips, rice, or a simple salad. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a bright finish. Setting out salsa, guacamole, and extra ranch for dipping turns these into a fun, customizable meal, and a sprinkle of cilantro adds a bright, fresh finish. Setting up a little build your own station with the dips and garnishes also makes this a fun, relaxed dinner that everyone can customize.
A burrito is a flour tortilla wrapped around fillings like meat, rice, beans, and cheese, as described in this overview of the burrito. These chicken ranch burritos put a creamy, ranch flavored spin on that hearty favorite.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chicken is best for these burritos?
Thinly sliced boneless chicken breast cooks fast and stays tender. Boneless thighs work well too. Thinly sliced boneless breast cooks fast and stays tender, while boneless thighs bring a little extra richness, so either works well depending on your preference.
How do I keep the burritos from falling apart?
Do not overfill, roll them tightly while folding in the sides, and toast the seam side down to seal them. Keeping them from falling apart comes down to not overfilling, rolling tightly while folding in the sides, and toasting the seam side down to seal them shut.
Can I make them ahead?
Yes. They hold together well for up to three days and make excellent packable lunches. They hold together well for a few days, so they make excellent packable lunches that you can simply reheat when hunger strikes.
Can I freeze them?
Yes. Wrap them individually and freeze for up to two months, then reheat in a skillet, oven, or microwave. Wrapping them individually before freezing keeps them fresh and easy to grab, and they reheat nicely in a skillet, oven, or microwave straight from the freezer.
How do I keep tortillas from cracking?
Warm them briefly until soft and pliable before rolling so they fold without breaking. Warming the tortillas until soft and pliable is the simple trick that lets them fold around the fillings without cracking or splitting.
Can I add beans or rice?
Yes. Rice is included, and black or pinto beans make a great addition for extra protein. Rice is already in the mix, and a scoop of black or pinto beans is an easy way to add extra protein and make the burritos even heartier.
What cheese works best?
Cheddar melts well and adds flavor. A Mexican cheese blend or pepper jack also work nicely. Cheddar melts well and adds a sharp, savory note, while a Mexican cheese blend or pepper jack bring their own flavor and gooey, melty texture.
Can I make them spicy?
Yes. Add jalapenos, hot sauce, or a spicier seasoning to the chicken. For more heat, stir in diced jalapenos, a dash of hot sauce, or a spicier seasoning blend, so you can dial the kick exactly where you like it.
How do I get a crispy burrito?
Toast it seam side down in a dry skillet until golden and crisp on the outside. Toasting the rolled burrito seam side down in a dry skillet until golden gives you that craveable crisp shell on the outside.
What dips go well?
Salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or extra ranch all pair nicely. Salsa, guacamole, a cool dollop of sour cream, or extra ranch all make great dips that round out the meal and add freshness.
A Fast, Flavorful Weeknight Wrap
These chicken ranch burritos turn simple ingredients into a hearty, satisfying meal in about thirty minutes. Seasoned chicken, peppers, rice, and creamy ranch make every bite flavorful. They turn simple ingredients into a hearty, satisfying meal in about thirty minutes, with seasoned chicken, peppers, rice, and creamy ranch in every flavorful bite.
Customize them with beans, extra veggies, or more heat, and toast them for a crisp finish. They are an easy, packable favorite for busy weeknights and lunches. Customize them with beans, extra vegetables, or more heat, toast them for a crisp finish, and you have an easy, packable favorite for busy weeknights and lunches.
If you love quick, satisfying dishes like this, you will also enjoy our cajun chicken pasta, another favorite from our kitchen.
Results vary by ingredients, equipment, and cooking conditions. Always taste and adjust seasoning as you go.
Chicken Ranch Burritos
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add sliced chicken and season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook chicken for 5 to 7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Add bell peppers and saute for another 3 to 4 minutes until tender.
- Warm tortillas until soft and pliable.
- Layer rice, chicken, bell peppers, ranch dressing, and cheese onto each tortilla.
- Roll up the burritos tightly, folding in the sides.
- Toast burritos seam side down in a skillet for a crispy finish if desired.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving if using.
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