Ingredients
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- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and mashed
- 1/3 cup ranch dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch size)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce or baby spinach
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- Optional: sliced jalapeños for a little heat
Substitution suggestions: If you prefer, you can use Greek yogurt mixed with ranch seasoning for a lighter dressing. For a gluten-free version, swap the flour tortillas for corn or gluten-free wraps. And if fresh avocado isn’t available, guacamole works beautifully too.
Instructions
- Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Mama Lou always said, “Season like you mean it,” so don’t be shy here.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and golden brown. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes. This step is important—resting keeps the chicken juicy, just like Mama Lou taught me.
- While the chicken rests, mash the ripe avocado in a bowl and stir in the ranch dressing until smooth and creamy.
- Slice the chicken into thin strips once rested. This makes it easier to wrap and eat.
- Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for about 15-20 seconds until pliable.
- Lay each tortilla flat and spread a generous spoonful of the avocado ranch mixture down the center.
- Layer on the sliced chicken, shredded cheese, lettuce or spinach, diced tomatoes, and jalapeños if using.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla in, then roll tightly from the bottom up to form a buriito. I remember Ouma’s hands deftly folding buriitos like little parcels of love—no one did it better!
- If desired, toast the buriitos in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side to melt the cheese and add a bit of crunch.
- Serve immediately, and watch the smiles appear around the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
