Description
Spicy, saucy, and loaded with melty cheese, these Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Burritos are a quick and comforting dinner or meal prep option. Tender shredded chicken tossed in buffalo sauce and ranch, wrapped in a soft tortilla with gooey cheese, makes for a crowd-pleasing, protein-packed meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (about 300g; rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (120ml)
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing (60ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch; about 80g each)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (115g)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (115g)
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- Extra buffalo sauce (for drizzling, optional)
- Extra ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken, buffalo wing sauce, ranch dressing, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Mix until chicken is fully coated and saucy.
- In a small bowl, mix shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. If using, fold in crumbled blue cheese.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave for 15 seconds or wrap in foil and heat in a 350°F oven for 2-3 minutes.
- Lay out a tortilla. Spoon about 1/2 cup chicken filling into the center. Sprinkle with cheese blend, green onions, and celery.
- Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll tightly from the bottom up. Place seam-side down on a lined baking sheet. Repeat for all tortillas.
- Mist or brush burritos lightly with oil (optional). Bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, until tortillas are golden and cheese is melted. For air fryer, cook at 380°F for 8-10 minutes.
- Let burritos cool for 2-3 minutes before serving. Slice in half or leave whole for meal prep.
- If a burrito cracks while rolling, patch with a piece of tortilla or wrap in foil before baking. If filling leaks, use less sauce or chill mixture before assembling.
Notes
For a lighter version, use low-fat cheese or Greek yogurt ranch. Tortillas can be gluten-free; just pick sturdy ones. Burritos freeze well—wrap individually in foil and reheat in oven or microwave. Don’t overfill tortillas to avoid bursting. Shred your own cheese for best melt. Vegetarian option: swap chicken for roasted cauliflower or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 1100
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 32
Keywords: buffalo chicken, burritos, cheesy, easy dinner, meal prep, spicy, comfort food, oven baked, air fryer, protein