Description
These Chicken and Avocado Burritos are a delicious and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner. Packed with tender chicken, creamy avocado, and flavorful spices, they are easy to make and sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Burritos:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (grilled or rotisserie)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Optional: salsa or hot sauce for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced avocado, cheese, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until well combined.
- Lay the flour tortillas on a flat surface and divide the filling evenly among them, placing it in the center of each tortilla.
- Fold in the sides, then roll up tightly into burritos.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and place the burritos seam-side down. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden and lightly crisped.
- Serve warm with salsa or hot sauce if desired.
Notes
- You can add cooked rice or black beans for extra heartiness.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream and whole wheat tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
