Description
Chicken and Avocado Burritos with Fresh Herbs are flavorful, satisfying wraps filled with juicy chicken, creamy avocado, and vibrant herbs. They’re easy to make, great for meal prep, and perfect for a fresh and healthy lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast or thighs, shredded or chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced or mashed
- 3–4 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, parsley, or basil (or a mix), chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lime juice (plus more for avocado)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- 1/4 cup red onion or green onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup spinach or lettuce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix chicken with lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
- In a separate bowl, mash or slice avocado and season with lime juice and a pinch of salt.
- Warm tortillas until soft and pliable.
- Layer spinach or lettuce, chicken-herb mixture, avocado, tomatoes, and onion in each tortilla.
- Fold in the sides and roll the burrito tightly from the bottom up.
- Optional: Toast burritos seam-side down in a dry skillet for 1–2 minutes per side for a crispy finish.
- Slice in half and serve warm or wrap for later.
Notes
- Swap in rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for heat.
- Include Greek yogurt or hummus for added creaminess.
- Use whole wheat or spinach tortillas for more fiber.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
