omg made these Chicken Avocado Ranch Burritos last nite n the kids went crazy for em! srsly tho the juicy chicken w/ that creamy avocado n tangy ranch sauce… chef’s kiss! been making these for yrs but finally figured out how to get em perfect. if ur sick of boring dinners these Chicken Avocado Ranch Burritos gonna be ur new fav thing i promise. stick around n ill show u my weird trick that makes em 10x better than takeout!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
lets be real dinner time is nuts at my house… kids screaming work emails still coming in dog needs walking… sound familiar? thats why these Chicken Avocado Ranch Burritos saved my sanity lol
so my sis dropped by unannounced last month (thx for the warning liz!!) had noooo clue what to feed her. raided my fridge n threw these together n omg she was taking pics for insta b4 i even sat down!!
heres the best part – super flexible recipe! got rotisserie chicken from grocery store? perfect! avocados not ripe? got a fix for that. chicken avocado ranch burritos work with whatevs u got laying around
plus u can make stuff ahead n just throw together when ur starving after work. i make big batch on sundays now n we eat em all week
Stuff You Need
For Chicken Part:
- 2 lbs chicken breasts no bones no skin (walmart has em on sale alot)
- 2 tbsp oil whatevs u got around
- 1 packet taco seasoning the cheap kind is fine tbh
- 1/2 cup broth from a can or those little cube things
For The Sauce:
- 1 cup ranch dressing hidden valley 4 life but store brand works
- 2 tbsp lime juice from bottle is fine whos got time to squeeze limes??
- 1 tsp chili powder more if ur brave
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder the powder not the salt kind!
For Puttin It All Together:
- 6 big tortillas the ones marked “burrito size” not the lil taco ones
- 2 avocados gotta be soft when u squeeze em or ur screwed
- 1 cup cheese already shredded cuz who has time to grate??
- 1 cup lettuce chopped up small
- 1/2 cup tomatoes diced but not too juicy or ull get soggy mess
- 1/4 cup red onion chopped tiny so kids wont notice
- 1/4 cup cilantro if ur not one of those weirdos who thinks it tastes like soap lol
How to Make Chicken Avocado Ranch Burritos
Step 1: Chicken Time!
cut chicken in chunks but not too small or theyll dry out… i do like 1/2 inch bits toss some oil in skillet n crank that heat up pretty hot throw chicken in n let it sizzle! stir it around till its not pink anymore (5-6 min?) dump that taco seasoning all over n mix it good splash in some broth n let it bubble away till most liquid gone take it off heat n let it chill for a min… u want juicy chicken not rubber!
Step 2: Make That Ranch Sauce Pop
grab bowl n dump in ranch (the bottled stuff is fine who has time to make it??) squeeze lime juice in there n throw in chili powder n garlic powder mix it all up till looks good n taste it… add more stuff if it needs it i sometimes add hot sauce when kids arent looking lol
Step 3: Avocado
cut those avos n scoop out the pit with knife (careful!!! ER visits aint fun) dump green stuff in bowl n smoosh it up but not too much! chunky is good hit it with salt n lime juice so it doesnt turn brown n gross
Step 4: Put These Together
first zap tortillas quick in microwave like 15 secs or they crack when u roll em smear some ranch sauce in middle but not too close to edges or itll leak everywhere dump some chicken down the middle in a line add big glob of avo on top throw cheese lettuce tomatoes onions n cilantro all over now fold the sides in n roll it up from bottom… gotta tuck it tight! pro tip – if u want em extra awesome put em seam down in hot pan to make em crispy n sealed
Step 5: Eat Em Up!
cut em diagonal so u can see all the pretty layers inside better make extra ranch sauce for dippin eat while theyre all hot n melty or ur missing out!!
Other Ways to Make Em
Buffalo Style Chicken Avocado Ranch Burritos
dump some franks red hot in with chicken n use blue cheese instead… tastes like wings but in burrito! my hubby loves these on game days
Breakfast Chicken Avocado Ranch Burritos
throw in some scrambled eggs n bacon pieces with everything else… sooo good when ur hungover on sat morning lol
Fancy Mediterranean Chicken Avocado Ranch Burritos
swap out ranch w that greek yogurt sauce n add feta cheese chunks n olives… feels like ur on vacation or somethin
Clean-Out-The-Fridge Chicken Avocado Ranch Burritos
got veggies bout to go bad? chop em up n throw em in! bell peppers corn black beans whatever… less guilt more flavor
BBQ Chicken Avocado Ranch Burritos
use bbq sauce instead of taco stuff n add those slimy brown onions (caramelized? whatever theyre called) sooo good n messy
Spicy Southwest Chicken Avocado Ranch Burritos
throw in black beans n corn n use that spicy pepper jack cheese… add that chunky salsa stuff on top… feels like restaurant food i swear
FAQ – Your Burning Questions Answered!
Can I make these Chicken Avocado Ranch Burritos ahead of time?
heck ya!! but dont mix everything together til ur ready to eat em. chicken stays good in fridge like 3 days. DONT cut avocados early tho!!! they turn nasty brown n nobody wants that. i prep all the other stuff n just do avocado last min
How do I store leftover Chicken Avocado Ranch Burritos?
if u somehow dont eat em all (lol ya right) wrap em in foil n stick em in fridge but eat em next day for sure. wanna freeze em? wrap super tight in plastic first THEN foil or theyll get freezer burn n taste weird. good in freezer bout a month maybe?
What’s the best way to reheat Chicken Avocado Ranch Burritos?
ok so microwaves make em soggy n gross but im guilty of doin it when im lazy… best way is throw em in hot skillet few mins each side til crispy again. oven works 2 if ur heating up bunch at once. 350 deg for 15 mins? somethin like that. frozen ones take way longer obvi
Can ppl w celiac disease eat these Chicken Avocado Ranch Burritos?
ya just gotta get those GF tortillas from grocery store… usually in freezer section or health food aisle. double check ur ranch bottle sometimes they sneak wheat in there idk why
How can i make these Chicken Avocado Ranch Burritos less fattening?
use greek yogurt instead of ranch if ur tryna be healthy… tastes diff but still good. whole wheat tortillas have more fiber or whatever. less cheese more veggies blah blah all the usual diet stuff u know. could grill chicken instead of pan fry too
What if my store has no ripe avocados cuz they never do??
premade guac works fine! or smoosh up some black beans w little oil for same creamy feel. weirdest one that actually works good is hummus… sounds gross but try it i swear
What else should i make with these Chicken Avocado Ranch Burritos?
i usually throw together that mexican rice from the packet or heat up can of black beans. chips n salsa on side is must have obvi. when im tryna be healthy i roast bunch of veggies but who has time for that usually lol
Time to Dig Into These Bomb Chicken Avocado Ranch Burritos!
ngl these Chicken Avocado Ranch Burritos been my dinner hero sooo many times! even my 15yo who hates EVERYTHING asks for these… parents u know thats like winning the lottery right??
if ur into mexican food def check my Chicken Chimichangas recipe too!! or when ur feelin fancy try the Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito i posted last month… its got more kick to it!
anyways play around w/ this recipe n make it ur own! throw in weird stuff n see what happens… thats how all my best recipes happen tbh. drop a comment n tell me how ur Chicken Avocado Ranch Burritos turned out!! pics or it didnt happen lol
Chicken Avocado Ranch Burritos
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Mixing bowls
- Spoon or spatula
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Microwave (optional)
- Pan for crisping (optional)
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
For the Ranch Sauce:
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
For Assembly:
- 6 large burrito-size tortillas
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
Cook Chicken:
- Chop chicken into ½-inch pieces. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned and no longer pink (about 5–6 minutes). Stir in taco seasoning and broth, simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed. Set aside.
Make Ranch Sauce:
- In a bowl, combine ranch dressing, lime juice, chili powder, and garlic powder. Mix well and adjust seasoning to taste.
Prepare Avocados:
- Cut and pit avocados, mash in a bowl with a pinch of salt and a dash of lime juice. Keep it a little chunky.
Assemble Burritos:
- Microwave tortillas for ~15 seconds to soften. Spread ranch sauce in the center. Layer with chicken, avocado mash, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Fold in sides and roll tightly from the bottom.
Optional Crisping:
- Place rolled burritos seam-side down in a hot pan and cook until golden for extra crunch.
Serve:
- Slice diagonally and serve with extra ranch sauce for dipping.