Description
These Chicken Bell Pepper Burritos are a quick and easy weeknight meal. Juicy seasoned chicken and tender sautéed bell peppers are wrapped in warm tortillas with rice, ranch dressing, and cheddar cheese. A toasted exterior adds a slight crisp. They are perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, offering a satisfying combination of smoky spices, fresh vegetables, and creamy textures.
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
- Toss the chicken strips with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and 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 skillet and set aside.
- Add the sliced red and green bell peppers to the same skillet. Cook until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet with the peppers. Stir to combine.
- 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 pepper mixture, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped cilantro (if using).
- Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then tightly roll up from the bottom to create a burrito.
- Place the burritos seam-side down in the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Serve your Chicken Bell Pepper Burritos immediately.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with black beans or seasoned tofu.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the chili powder.
- These burritos can be assembled ahead of time and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: Approximately 550
- Sugar: Approximately 5g
- Sodium: Approximately 600mg
- Fat: Approximately 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 45g
- Fiber: Approximately 4g
- Protein: Approximately 35g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 90mg