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Spicy Buffalo Chicken Burritos with Cool Ranch Drizzle


  • Author: yumrow
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

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

  1. 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.
  2. Prepare Your Fillings: Cook rice, rinse and drain black beans, shred lettuce, and have cheese and optional fillings ready.
  3. Warm the Tortillas: Warm tortillas in a microwave, dry skillet, or oven until pliable.
  4. Assemble Your Burritos: Lay a warm tortilla flat, spread rice, add buffalo chicken, black beans, cheese, lettuce, and any optional fillings.
  5. Roll 'Em Up: Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll tightly from the bottom edge.
  6. 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.