Description
Chicken Avocado Burritos are a delightful combination of tender chicken, creamy avocado, and colorful veggies wrapped in soft tortillas. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a lively dinner party or a cozy family meal. With vibrant flavors and easy customization options, these burritos are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red and yellow)
- 1 cup diced sweet onion
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onions and bell peppers for about 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Mash the ripe avocados in a bowl with lime juice and salt until creamy.
- Slice the cooked chicken and layer it on each tortilla with sautéed veggies and mashed avocado.
- Roll tightly, tucking in sides as you go. Sear burritos seam-side down on a hot skillet for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg