Description
Experience the perfect blend of spicy buffalo chicken and creamy ranch in a convenient burrito. This flavor-packed meal is ideal for weeknight dinners or game-day gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
- Buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Large flour tortillas (10-12 inches in diameter)
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack, cheddar, or Mexican blend cheese
- Shredded lettuce (iceberg or romaine)
- Ranch dressing
- Optional fillings: diced tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, pickled or fresh jalapeños, corn kernels
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: If starting with raw chicken, boil, bake, or cook in an Instant Pot until cooked through. Drain and shred the chicken, then toss with buffalo sauce.
- Prepare Your Fillings: Cook rice, rinse and drain black beans, shred lettuce, and have cheese and optional fillings ready.
- Warm the Tortillas: Warm tortillas in a microwave, dry skillet, or oven until pliable.
- Assemble Your Burritos: Lay a warm tortilla flat, spread rice, add buffalo chicken, black beans, cheese, lettuce, and any optional fillings.
- Roll 'Em Up: Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll tightly from the bottom edge.
- Drizzle and Serve: Drizzle ranch dressing over the rolled burritos and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: You can prepare the buffalo chicken ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. Customize the heat level by adjusting the amount of buffalo sauce or adding cayenne pepper.