{"id":"f36a2922-3822-4e89-83f2-a3f16307c36f","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/f36a2922-3822-4e89-83f2-a3f16307c36f","source_url":"https://blogchef.net/taco-bell-chicken-burrito-recipe/","title":"Taco Bell chicken burrito recipe","description":"Yes, it's easier to hop in the car and drive to Taco Bell to get a burrito...but you'll find this combo of seasoned chicken, cilantro lime rice, and avocado ranch dressing is so much better when you make it yourself.","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT20M","cook_time":"PT45M","total_time":"PT1H5M","image_url":"https://blogchef.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/taco-bell-chicken-burrito-fi-1200-320x320.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts","item":"boneless skinless chicken breasts","quantity":1.5,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1 tablespoon olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce","item":"tomato sauce","quantity":2,"unit":"can","metric_alternate":{"quantity":8,"unit":"oz"}},{"text":"2 teaspoons white vinegar","item":"white vinegar","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3 garlic cloves, minced","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":3,"preparation":"minced"},{"text":"4 teaspoons chili powder","item":"chili powder","quantity":4,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon ground cumin","item":"ground cumin","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 teaspoons oregano","item":"oregano","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon sugar","item":"sugar","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Salt and pepper to taste","item":"Salt and pepper to taste"},{"text":"2 cups shredded cheddar cheese","item":"shredded cheddar cheese","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"6 (10 inches) flour tortillas","item":"(10 inches) flour tortillas","quantity":6},{"text":"1/8 cup buttermilk","item":"buttermilk","quantity":0.125,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/8 cup ranch dressing","item":"ranch dressing","quantity":0.125,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 avocado","item":"avocado","quantity":0.5},{"text":"2 pinches salt","item":"salt","quantity":2,"unit":"pinch"},{"text":"2 tablespoons sour cream","item":"sour cream","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/2 tablespoon butter","item":"butter","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 cup long-grain white rice","item":"long-grain white rice","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 cups chicken broth","item":"chicken broth","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"3/4 teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.75,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper","item":"ground black pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Juice and zest of 1 lime","item":"Juice and zest of 1 lime"},{"text":"2 tablespoons chopped cilantro","item":"chopped cilantro","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon cumin","item":"cumin","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a blender combine avocado, ranch dressing, buttermilk, salt, and sour cream. Blend until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until needed."},{"number":2,"text":"In a bowl, mix tomato sauce, white vinegar, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper."},{"number":3,"text":"Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 3 minutes on one side, flip and cook for 3 minutes on the other side. Add the tomato sauce mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (the internal temperature has reached 165°F)."},{"number":4,"text":"Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and shred using two forks. Return the chicken to the pan with the sauce and continue to cook for about 5 more minutes."},{"number":5,"text":"Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Add the rice and cook while stirring for 1-2 minutes. Add the chicken broth, salt, pepper, zest and lime juice, cilantro and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook for about 15-16 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the rice to sit covered for an additional 10 minutes."},{"number":6,"text":"Warm the tortillas in the microwave. Spread a thin layer of the ranch dressing down the center of a tortilla. Layer some of the chicken over the ranch, put some of the rice over the chicken and top with cheddar cheese. Roll up the burrito. Repeat until all of the burritos are rolled up."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T21:20:27.583894+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T21:20:27.583894+00:00"}