Chicken Bell Pepper Burritos (Printable)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# Step-by-step Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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 and cooked through.
03 - Add red and green bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until just tender.
04 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
05 - To assemble, layer each tortilla with a portion of cooked rice, chicken, sautéed bell peppers, ranch dressing, and shredded cheddar cheese.
06 - Roll up each burrito tightly, folding in the sides as you go.
07 - For a crispy finish, toast the burritos seam-side down in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
08 - Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The chicken gets seasoned right in the pan, so every bite tastes intentional, not bland.
  • You can make four of these in under thirty minutes, which means dinner is actually happening on a weeknight.
  • Leftovers freeze beautifully, so you can pull one out, reheat, and feel like you planned ahead.
02 -
  • Slicing the chicken thin is the difference between something that cooks in seven minutes and something that takes twenty; don't skip this step.
  • Warming the tortillas is non-negotiable because cold tortillas crack and refuse to cooperate, but a damp towel in the microwave fixes it completely.
03 -
  • Buy pre-cooked rotisserie chicken if you want to save time; shred it and skip straight to the peppers.
  • Prep your peppers and measure your spices the night before, and the actual cooking becomes almost meditative.
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