Chicken Avocado Wrap Recipe
This chicken avocado wrap is a quick and healthy meal, perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Packed with protein and healthy fats, it's a delicious way to enjoy fresh ingredients.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 cutting board
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 wrap or parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded Use grilled or sautéed seasoned chicken.
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 whole wheat tortillas (10-inch)
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed avocado, Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- If using leftover chicken, ensure it’s shredded. If cooking fresh chicken, grill or sauté seasoned chicken breasts in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Let it cool and then shred.
- Take a tortilla and spread a layer of the avocado mixture evenly over the surface.
- Top with shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, and red onion.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll it up tightly from the bottom.
- Repeat steps 3 to 5 for the remaining tortillas.
- Slice the wraps in half diagonally and serve immediately or wrap in parchment paper for on-the-go enjoyment.
Notes
Add cheese, such as feta or shredded cheddar, for extra flavor.
If you prefer, you can substitute grilled vegetables for chicken for a vegetarian option.
Store any leftover avocado spread in an airtight container to prevent browning.