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Chicken Bell Pepper Ranch Burritos

Tender seasoned chicken strips, colorful bell peppers, creamy ranch dressing, and melted cheddar cheese wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. A hearty, flavorful high-protein meal ready in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped, optional

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add sliced chicken and season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook chicken for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Internal temperature should reach 165 degrees F.
  4. Add sliced red and green bell peppers to the skillet. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes until just tender but still slightly crisp.
  5. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side or microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel for 20 seconds.
  6. Lay each tortilla flat and layer with rice, chicken and bell pepper mixture, ranch dressing, and shredded cheddar cheese.
  7. Fold in the sides and roll each burrito tightly from the bottom.
  8. Optional: toast burritos seam-side down in the skillet over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
  9. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if using. Serve immediately.

Notes

Swap whole wheat tortillas and light ranch for a lighter version. Use pepper jack or mozzarella for a different flavor profile. Substitute black beans or mushrooms for a vegetarian option. Freeze individually wrapped burritos for up to 2 months. Store ranch and rice separately when meal prepping to prevent sogginess.

  • Author: Chef Stella