Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Smothered Ranch Chicken Burritos, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, zesty ranch dressing, and gooey melted cheese all wrapped up in soft flour tortillas. Baked to crispy perfection and smothered in a creamy homemade ranch sauce, these burritos are perfect for family dinners, game day gatherings, or any occasion where deliciousness is a must. With the ability to customize fillings and toppings, everyone can enjoy their own version of this crowd-pleaser. Easy to prepare and ideal for meal prep, these burritos are sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/3 cup ranch dressing
- 1 1/2 cups Mexican blend cheeses
- 6 uncooked flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 packet dry ranch seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Season chicken with chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil; add seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from skillet, let it rest for a few minutes, then shred it.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with ranch dressing, half of the shredded cheese, and cilantro.
- Spoon filling into each tortilla; roll tightly into burrito shapes.
- Place burritos on the baking sheet; brush with olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- For the sauce, melt butter and oil in a saucepan; whisk in flour for 2 minutes. Gradually add broth and cumin; cook until thickened.
- Stir in ranch seasoning and sour cream; ladle sauce over baked burritos topped with remaining cheese.
- Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 545
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 108mg