Chicken Bell Pepper Burritos (Printable)

A satisfying meal with seasoned chicken, bell peppers, melted cheese, and rice wrapped in a soft tortilla.

# Components:

→ Chicken & Seasoning

01 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
02 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
03 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
06 - Salt and pepper to taste
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Vegetables

08 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
09 - 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced

→ Burrito Fillings

10 - 1 cup cooked rice
11 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
12 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Wrap & Garnish

13 - 4 large flour tortillas
14 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, optional

# Method:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
02 - Add sliced chicken and season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
03 - Add red and green bell pepper slices to the skillet and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until just tender.
04 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
05 - Layer each tortilla with cooked rice, seasoned chicken, sautéed bell peppers, ranch dressing, and shredded cheddar cheese.
06 - Roll up each burrito tightly, folding in the sides as you progress.
07 - For a crispy finish, toast the burritos seam-side down in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden, approximately 1 to 2 minutes per side.
08 - Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 30 minutes flat, which means you can have dinner on the table before anyone gets too hungry and cranky.
  • The seasoned chicken stays moist and tender without any fussy techniques, just good heat and timing.
  • Ranch plus melted cheese transforms simple ingredients into something that tastes restaurant-quality but costs a fraction of the price.
  • Freezer-friendly, so you can make a batch on Sunday and have emergency meals waiting for chaotic weeknights.
02 -
  • Don't overstuff, or your burrito will split open and everything will tumble out halfway through your meal—a lesson I learned the embarrassing way at my desk.
  • The ranch dressing is not just a condiment but a crucial ingredient that keeps everything moist and holds the burrito together, so don't be shy with it.
  • Let your chicken rest for just a minute after cooking and before rolling; hot chicken can make the tortilla too steamy and prone to tearing.
03 -
  • Make your own spice blend in a small bowl before you start cooking so you can grab it all at once and season evenly without fumbling with multiple containers.
  • Room temperature or slightly warm cooked rice works better than hot rice straight from the pot, which can steam your tortilla and make it weak.
  • If your tortillas split when rolling, gently warm them again and they'll become flexible—a second pass takes 10 seconds and saves your burrito.
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