Description
Chicken Bell Pepper Ranch Burritos are the perfect weeknight meal, bursting with flavor and ready in no time. Juicy chicken combines with vibrant bell peppers and creamy ranch dressing, all wrapped in a warm tortilla for an easy, satisfying dish. Ideal for family dinners or game day gatherings, these burritos are customizable and freezer-friendly, ensuring you always have a delicious meal on hand when you need it.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow), chopped
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping bell peppers and slicing green onions.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add diced chicken seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until golden brown and no longer pink (about 6-8 minutes).
- Add chopped bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for an additional 4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Lower the heat, stir in ranch dressing, and let simmer for 2 minutes.
- Lay each tortilla flat, spoon the chicken mixture onto one side, sprinkle cheese and green onions, then roll tightly.
- Place burritos seam-side down in the skillet and cook until crispy (2-3 minutes per side).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg