Description
These Avocado Chicken Wraps are a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Combining tender cooked chicken with creamy avocado spread, fresh vegetables, and optional cheddar cheese, wrapped in whole wheat tortillas, they offer a nutritious and satisfying handheld meal ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
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For the Wraps
- 2 large cooked chicken breasts, sliced or shredded
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- 4 large whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the avocado spread: In a small bowl, combine the mashed avocado with lime juice, plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create a creamy and flavorful spread that will add moisture and richness to the wraps.
- Lay out the tortillas and add spread: Place the whole wheat tortillas flat on a clean surface. Evenly spread the avocado mixture down the center of each tortilla to create a flavorful base layer.
- Add the chicken and vegetables: On top of the avocado spread, layer the sliced or shredded cooked chicken breasts, followed by shredded lettuce, diced tomato, thinly sliced red onion, and cheddar cheese if using. This combination adds texture, freshness, and protein to the wraps.
- Add cilantro if desired: Sprinkle fresh cilantro leaves over the fillings for an optional herbaceous touch that adds a hint of citrusy brightness.
- Roll the wraps: Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll them up tightly from one end to the other to enclose all the fillings securely, forming a neat wrap.
- Serve or store: Slice each wrap in half for easier eating and serve immediately for best freshness. Alternatively, wrap them in foil to enjoy later as a convenient on-the-go meal.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken breasts from leftovers or rotisserie chicken to save on prep time.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the Greek yogurt or sour cream with a plant-based alternative or omit it altogether.
- Feel free to add other veggies like cucumber or bell pepper for extra crunch.
- Whole wheat tortillas add fiber and nutrients; however, you can use spinach or gluten-free wraps as preferred.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste after mixing the avocado spread to balance flavors.
- These wraps are best eaten fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours wrapped tightly in foil or plastic wrap.
