Description
These Chicken Bell Pepper Burritos are a quick and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy seasoned chicken and tender bell peppers are wrapped in soft tortillas with rice, ranch dressing, and cheddar cheese, then toasted for a delightful crunch. They are a high-protein, flavorful option for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Season the thinly sliced chicken breast with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the sliced red and green bell peppers to the same skillet. Sauté until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the peppers.
- Warm the flour tortillas according to package directions.
- To assemble the burritos, lay a warm tortilla flat. Spread a layer of ranch dressing down the center.
- Top with cooked rice, the chicken and bell pepper mixture, shredded cheddar cheese, and optional chopped cilantro.
- Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then tightly roll up from the bottom to create the burrito.
- Wipe out the skillet if necessary, and heat it over medium heat. Place the assembled burritos seam-side down in the skillet and toast for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Serve your delicious Chicken Bell Pepper Burritos immediately.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with black beans or seasoned tofu.
- Adjust the chili powder to your preferred spice level.
- These burritos can be assembled ahead of time and frozen for future meals. Reheat in a skillet or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet toasting
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: Approximately 500-600 (will vary based on exact ingredients)
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A