Description
Zesty Mexican chicken & avocado burritos bring spicy comfort to dinner tables with bold flavors and fresh ingredients. Packed with creamy avocado, tender chicken, and tangy salsa, you’ll savor each delicious bite of this quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Lime wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Sizzle chicken in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat, incorporating chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until spices thoroughly coat the meat and it’s heated through.
- Warm flour tortillas in microwave or skillet until they become soft and flexible.
- Position a tortilla on a clean surface and spread a layer of sour cream and salsa down the center.
- Layer the spiced chicken across the tortilla’s center, creating a hearty base for additional toppings.
- Arrange sliced avocado, crisp shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, fresh chopped cilantro, and shredded cheddar cheese on top of the chicken.
- Carefully fold the tortilla’s sides inward, then roll tightly to encase all ingredients securely.
- Repeat the assembly process with remaining tortillas and fillings.
- Plate the burritos and garnish with zesty lime wedges for an extra burst of citrus flavor. Serve immediately while ingredients remain fresh and warm.
Notes
- Spice Flexibility: Adjust the spice blend to match your heat preference by increasing or decreasing chili powder and adding cayenne for extra kick.
- Protein Swap: Replace chicken with black beans, tofu, or shredded beef for diverse dietary needs and flavor variations.
- Cheese Alternatives: Use dairy-free cheese or nutritional yeast for lactose-intolerant or vegan versions of the burrito.
- Prep Efficiency: Cook and shred chicken in advance to reduce assembly time and make weeknight meal preparation faster and smoother.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 525 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg