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Chicken Avocado Ranch Burritos

These Chicken Avocado Ranch Burritos are the ultimate quick meal, combining tender chicken with creamy avocado and tangy ranch dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights, they offer a satisfying crunch when grilled to golden perfection and are sure to please any crowd.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 burritos
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

  • Cooked shredded chicken rotisserie or leftover
  • Avocado ripe but firm, diced
  • Shredded cheddar cheese sharp cheddar
  • Ranch dressing bottled or homemade
  • Chopped cilantro or flat-leaf parsley
  • Garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • Large flour tortillas

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Nonstick Skillet

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, diced avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, chopped cilantro, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix gently to ensure the avocado stays in chunks rather than becoming a paste.
    Cooked shredded chicken, Avocado, Shredded cheddar cheese, Ranch dressing, Chopped cilantro, Garlic powder, Salt and pepper
  2. Warm the Tortillas: Heat the flour tortillas one at a time in a dry skillet over medium heat for about thirty seconds per side to make them pliable.
    Large flour tortillas
  3. Fill and Roll Burritos: Spoon approximately one-quarter of the filling mixture down the center of each warmed tortilla. Fold the bottom edge over the filling, tuck in the sides, and roll up tightly.
  4. Grill the Burritos: Place each burrito seam-side down in a heated nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook for two to three minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Slice the burritos in half and serve while warm.

Notes

To ensure a clean roll without cracking, always warm your tortillas in a skillet before filling. For the best texture, sear the finished burrito in a pan to seal the seam and add a crispy finish.
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