Description
Quick, healthy, and flavorful Chicken Avocado Wraps packed with juicy chicken, creamy avocado, and fresh veggies. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a grab-and-go snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- Protein & Base:
- 1 ½ cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced
- 2 whole wheat tortillas (or preferred wraps)
- Avocado Spread:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1–2 tsp lemon or lime juice
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- Fresh Veggies:
- 1 cup fresh spinach or lettuce
- 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
- Creamy Sauce:
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- Optional Seasonings:
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp paprika
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken:
- If using leftover chicken, shred or slice it thinly.
- For fresh chicken, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and optional paprika, then grill or pan-fry until fully cooked. Set aside.
- Make Avocado Spread:
- Scoop avocado into a bowl and mash with a fork.
- Stir in lemon or lime juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Vegetables:
- Wash and pat dry spinach or lettuce.
- Slice red onion, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes thinly.
- Assemble Wraps:
- Lay a tortilla flat.
- Spread mashed avocado evenly over the surface.
- Add a layer of spinach or lettuce.
- Top with chicken, followed by onion, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle with Greek yogurt or mayonnaise.
- Roll and Serve:
- Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll tightly.
- Slice in half and serve immediately with a side of fresh fruit, chips, or soup.
Notes
- Storage: Wrap leftovers in plastic wrap or foil. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. For best results, store avocado mash separately.
- Reheating: Toast wraps lightly in a skillet. Avoid reheating if using lettuce, as it may wilt.
- Customization Options:
- Vegetarian: Use grilled tofu or chickpeas.
- Low-Carb: Replace tortillas with large lettuce leaves.
- Spicy: Add sriracha or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snack
- Method: Assemble, No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
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