Description
A deliciously satisfying Chicken Avocado Burrito featuring tender chicken, creamy avocado, and bold flavors wrapped in a warm tortilla perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- Optional: 1/2 cup corn kernels
- Optional: 1 jalapeño, sliced
- Optional: 1/4 cup diced red onion
- Optional: 1/4 cup sliced olives
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and prep them by shredding the chicken, dicing the avocados, and chopping the cilantro.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced avocados, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine, keeping the avocado chunky.
- Lay out the flour tortillas on a clean surface.
- Spread a tablespoon of sour cream on each tortilla.
- Place a generous scoop of the chicken and avocado mixture in the center.
- Top with shredded cheese, salsa, and any optional add-ins like black beans or corn.
- Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll it up tightly from bottom to top.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and place the burritos seam side down.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly, and cut each burrito in half before serving.
Notes
Warm the tortillas before assembling to make them more pliable and prevent tearing. Avoid overstuffing to keep burritos intact during cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: chicken, avocado, burrito, easy, quick meal, Mexican