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Chicken Avocado Ranch Burritos

Delicious and creamy Chicken Avocado Ranch Burritos filled with juicy chicken, buttery avocados, and flavorful ranch dressing, perfect for a quick dinner or fun weekend meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 large chicken breasts Juicy chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder For seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder For seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika For seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin For seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt To taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper To taste
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing For creaminess
  • 1/2 cup sour cream Adds tanginess
  • 2 medium avocados Buttery and creamy
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice To keep avocado fresh
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese For cheesy goodness
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese For a stretchy texture
  • 4 large flour tortillas For wrapping the filling
  • 1 cup lettuce, shredded For crunch
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced For freshness
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped For flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts, rubbing it in evenly.
  3. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper onto the chicken and massage the seasoning in.
  4. Place the seasoned chicken on a lined baking sheet.
Cooking
  1. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  2. While the chicken is baking, slice the avocados, scoop out the flesh, and mash in a bowl until mostly smooth.
  3. Stir in lime juice to keep the avocado fresh.
  4. In another bowl, mix the ranch dressing and sour cream until smooth.
  5. Once the chicken is done, shred it into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Warm the flour tortillas in the microwave or on a skillet.
Assembly
  1. On each tortilla, spread a layer of the ranch and sour cream mixture.
  2. Distribute the shredded chicken in the center of each tortilla.
  3. Add a spoonful of mashed avocado on top.
  4. Sprinkle with cheddar and mozzarella cheese, then add lettuce, diced tomatoes, and cilantro.
  5. Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll tightly to form a burrito.
  6. Optional: Place burrito seam-side down on a skillet over medium heat to crisp up the edges.
  7. Serve warm with extra ranch dressing for dipping.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding crunchy bacon bits, using whole wheat tortillas, or experimenting with spices according to your preference. Leftover chicken can be used as a time-saver.