Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burritos (Taco Bell Copycat Recipe)

This copycat recipe for Taco Bell’s chipotle ranch grilled chicken burritos features grilled chicken, Mexican blend cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and tortilla strips wrapped in a toasted tortilla and drizzled generously with avocado ranch and chipotle ranch dressings. With their combination of fresh produce, melty cheese, tender tortillas, and smoky southwest sauces, these burritos strike the perfect balance between indulgence and simplicity.

I’ll be the first to admit that I was heartbroken when Taco Bell discontinued their chipotle ranch grilled chicken burrito. Not only was it delicious, but it was also on the value menu and was cheaper than a bean burrito! And when my pregnancy cravings demanded nothing less than this delicious burrito I was forced to craft my own from scratch.

And thus this Taco Bell copycat chipotle ranch grilled chicken burrito was born. We recipe tested several iterations of both the avocado ranch and chipotle ranch dressings to get the perfect creamy consistency and coveted ranch flavor all while keeping things low-fat. Which was completely worth it because nothing beats the freshness of homemade sauce slathered on a made-to-order crispy, cheesy stuffed burrito.

Ingredients

• Tortillas – large burrito flour or wheat tortillas. You’ll want a tortilla big enough to stuff with all the goodies! You can also change it up with flavored tortillas like Mission spinach, jalapeno cheddar, or tomato basil tortillas.
• Lettuce – we use iceberg lettuce since that’s what is in the Taco Bell burritos, but romaine lettuce, butter lettuce, or spinach are also great more nutrient-dense options.
• Tomatoes – Roma, slicing, or vine tomatoes add a little freshness to this dish.
• Chicken – grilled chicken or shredded chicken work wonderfully in these burritos. We often use whatever leftover chicken we have on hand.
• Shredded cheese – Mexican/fiesta style or cheddar cheese are perfect for these burritos, but feel free to sub in your favorite shredded cheese.
• Avocado – creamy, rich, high-fiber add-in that amps up the avocado flavor.
• Crunchy tortilla strips – for a hint of salty crunchiness.
• Dressings – avocado ranch dressing and chipotle ranch dressing add the perfect finishing touches to these burritos. We love to make our own dressings because we can control the ingredients, freshness, and salt content (plus no extra preservatives and nonsense). Plus our dressings are considerably lower in fat content because we use Greek yogurt and light mayo. But if you’re in a pinch Taco Bell actually sells these sauces at Walmart too!
• Optional sides – we love adding simple sides, like cilantro lime rice, cantina rice, or Mexican style black beans to make this a full fledged dinner.

How to Make Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burritos

Warm the tortillas for a few seconds in a dry skillet over medium-low heat to make them soft and easy to fold.

Divide the burrito ingredients among the 8 tortillas: spoon about ½ cup of lettuce, ⅓ cup chicken, ¼ cup of cheese, 3 Tbsp of tomatoes, and ⅛ of an avocado in the center of the tortilla. Sprinkle with a few crunchy tortilla chips, and 1 Tbsp each of chipotle ranch and avocado ranch dressing.

Fold the sides of the tortilla inward and roll up tightly into a burrito.

Lightly mist a frying pan with cooking spray and warm over medium heat. Add the burritos seam-side down to the pan (you may need to do in two batches) and cook for a few minutes on each side until golden and toasted.

Remove the burritos from heat and enjoy alone or with a side of cilantro lime or cantina rice and/or Mexican style black beans. Drizzle with more avocado or chipotle ranch dressing, if desired. Enjoy!

How to Store

If you have leftover assembled burritos, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and store them in a Ziploc baggie the refrigerator. We recommend eating assembled burritos within 1-2 days, as they tend to get soggy. Store leftover ingredients in individual airtight containers for 3-4 days in the refrigerator

We highly recommend assembling the burritos only when you’re ready to eat them, as they do not make a good meal prep dish. However you can prepare and store the ingredients ahead of time to cut down on preparation time.

Reheat assembled burritos by microwaving for 30-60 seconds. You can also reheat assembled burritos in the air fryer at 400F for 5-7 minutes for an extra crispy option. For refrigerated leftover ingredients, assemble the burritos according to the recipe instructions.

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