Chicken and Avocado Burritos
These Chicken and Avocado Burritos are a quick and delicious meal that combines tender chicken, creamy avocado, and fresh herbs, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings with friends.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 unit lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional) Cheese makes everything better!
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Gently stir it all together.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and warm each tortilla for about 30 seconds on each side until soft and pliable.
Assembly
- Spoon a helping of the chicken and avocado mixture onto the center of each tortilla. If you're including cheese, add it now.
- Fold the sides over the filling and roll it up tightly.
Final Cooking
- Place the rolled burritos seam-side down in the skillet and toast for another minute or two until all sides are golden.
Serving
- Slice the burritos in half and serve with your favorite salsa or hot sauce.
Notes
You can prepare the filling a day ahead. Don't forget to add fresh herbs for incredible flavor!