Description
Chicken Avocado Burritos are a delightful fusion of tender chicken, creamy avocado, and zesty flavors wrapped in a warm tortilla. Perfect for any occasion, these burritos are quick to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, each bite offers a satisfying blend of textures and tastes that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- While the chicken cools slightly, chop avocados and cilantro; mix with lime juice in a bowl.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks.
- Lay out tortillas, layer shredded chicken down the center, add avocado mixture, salsa, and cheese.
- Fold edges of tortillas tightly around the filling and roll to create burritos.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg