Description
These chicken and avocado burritos are packed with juicy grilled chicken, creamy avocado, fresh vegetables, and melty cheese all wrapped in a warm tortilla. With bold Mexican-inspired flavors and customizable ingredients, they’re perfect for a quick meal, meal prep, or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 tortillas (flour or corn)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or dairy-free)
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/4 onion, thinly sliced
- Optional: sliced bell peppers, black beans, cooked rice, sour cream, salsa
Optional toppings: fresh cilantro, lime wedges, extra salsa or guacamole
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with taco seasoning. Grill, bake, or pan-sear until cooked through and juicy. Shred or slice.
- Make the Avocado Mixture: In a bowl, mash avocados with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat tortillas slightly until pliable.
- Assemble the Burritos: Layer each tortilla with avocado mixture, chicken, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato, and any other desired fillings.
- Roll the Burritos: Fold the sides inward and roll tightly from the bottom.
- Optional Grilling: Grill burritos directly or in foil over medium heat until the exterior is crispy and golden.
Serve: Slice in half and garnish with cilantro, salsa, or lime wedges.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Substitute avocado with guacamole or hummus for a creamy alternative.
- Use gluten-free tortillas and dairy-free cheese to suit dietary needs.
- Grill burritos for extra flavor and crispiness, or use the stovetop for a softer wrap.
- Great for meal prep-wrap and store in the fridge or freezer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg