Description
The easy copycat recipe for the famous Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito from Taco Bell. Learn how to make the juicy grilled chicken and signature creamy chipotle and avocado ranch sauces right at home in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
For the Burritos:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
4 large (10-inch) flour tortillas
1 cup shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup Fiesta strips or crushed tortilla chips
For the Creamy Chipotle Sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
1–2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo + 1 tsp adobo sauce
1 tbsp lime juice
1/2 tsp garlic powder
For the Avocado Ranch Sauce:
1/2 ripe avocado
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
Mix the Sauces: In a blender, combine all ingredients for the Creamy Chipotle Sauce and blend until smooth. Scrape into a bowl. Rinse the blender, then combine all ingredients for the Avocado Ranch Sauce and blend until creamy. Set both sauces aside.
Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, until fully cooked. Let it rest for a few minutes, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
Warm the Tortillas: Warm flour tortillas for 20–30 seconds in the microwave or a dry skillet to make them soft and pliable so they don’t tear.
Assemble the Burrito: Lay a warm tortilla flat. Down the center, layer your ingredients: diced chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, a spoonful of each sauce, shredded cheese, and fiesta strips.
Fold It Up: Fold the short sides of the tortilla in first. Then, holding those sides in place, tightly roll the burrito from the bottom up.
Grill to Perfection: Place the burrito seam-side down onto the preheated grill pan. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until the outside is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted.
Serve Immediately: Slice your burrito in half and serve warm.
Notes
Don’t Skip Warming the Tortilla: A cold tortilla will crack and break every time. A quick 20 seconds in the microwave is a total game-changer.
Don’t Overstuff! It’s tempting, but an overfilled burrito is impossible to fold. Be modest with your fillings.
Get Your “Mise en Place” Ready: Have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go before you start assembling. It makes the whole process smooth and stress-free.
Make Extra Sauce: Trust me, you’ll want extra for dipping, or for drizzling over salads and tacos later in the week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 685
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1550mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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