Description
Zesty chicken avocado wraps bring fresh Mediterranean flavors to your lunchtime routine. Crisp vegetables, lean protein, and creamy avocado combine in a light, nutritious package you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts (cooked and sliced)
Vegetables and Fruit:
- 3 cups lettuce (chopped)
- 1 large tomato (diced)
- 1 avocado (diced)
Dairy and Wrap Components:
- 3 cups yellow sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 6 large burrito-sized tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare chicken breasts by rinsing and patting dry, then generously season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on the first side, creating a golden-brown crust.
- Flip the chicken and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer chicken to a cutting board and allow to rest for 3-4 minutes.
- Slice the chicken into thin, uniform strips.
- Prepare vegetable and cheese components by chopping lettuce, dicing tomatoes and avocados, and grating cheddar cheese.
- Lay tortilla flat on a clean work surface.
- Layer ingredients strategically: spread sour cream first, then add chopped lettuce as the base.
- Arrange diced tomatoes, avocado pieces, and chicken strips evenly across the tortilla.
- Sprinkle grated sharp cheddar cheese over the fillings.
- Fold the bottom edge of the tortilla up, then carefully fold in the sides.
- Roll the wrap tightly, ensuring all ingredients are securely enclosed.
- Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place wraps seam-side down in the pan, grilling for 2-3 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Flip and grill the opposite side for an additional 2-3 minutes until cheese melts and wrap is evenly toasted.
- Serve immediately while warm, with optional side of extra sour cream or salsa.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts with consistent thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Pat chicken completely dry before seasoning to help achieve a perfect golden-brown exterior with crispy edges.
- Slice chicken against the grain for tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture that enhances overall wrap experience.
- Use fresh, ripe avocados for creamy consistency and maximize nutritional benefits like healthy fats and fiber.
- Warm tortillas slightly before assembling to prevent cracking and improve flexibility during wrapping.
- Grill wraps seam-side down first to seal edges and prevent filling from falling out during cooking.
- Replace sour cream with Greek yogurt for a protein-packed, lower-fat alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or monterey jack for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 709 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 840 mg
- Fat: 49 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg