Chicken and Avocado Burritos

Chicken and Avocado Burritos

Recipe by adminCourse: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Calories

519

kcal

Burritos stuffed with juicy chicken, cool and creamy avocado, oozy gooey melted cheese, spicy salsa verde and sour cream!

Ingredients

• 4 burrito sized tortillas (corn tortillas for gluten-free), warmed

• 1 pound cooked chicken, sliced or shredded

• 1 large avocado, diced

• 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

• 1/4 cup salsa verde

• 1/4 cup sour cream or greek yogurt

• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Directions

• Semble the burritos, optionally toast, and enjoy! Option: Use taco lime grilled chicken, cilantro lime grilled chicken or tequila lime grilled chicken instead of plain chicken.

Notes

• Option: Use taco lime grilled chicken, cilantro lime grilled chicken or tequila lime grilled chicken instead of plain chicken.

Notes

Chicken and Avocado Burritos are a simple, assembled dinner built around warm tortillas filled with cooked chicken, fresh avocado, melted Monterey Jack cheese, salsa verde, and sour cream. The ingredients are layered directly into burrito-sized tortillas and rolled, with the option to toast them for a lightly crisp exterior. This keeps the preparation quick while still delivering a filling, well-balanced meal.

This recipe works because it combines hot and cool components in a way that stays cohesive once wrapped. Warm chicken and cheese help soften the tortilla and bring everything together, while diced avocado adds creaminess and contrast. Salsa verde provides acidity and moisture so the burritos don’t feel dry, and sour cream helps mellow the heat while binding the filling.

These burritos fit well into everyday home cooking since they rely on pre-cooked chicken and minimal prep. They’re easy to customize using different seasoned chicken options without changing the structure. Burritos are best served right after assembling, especially if toasted, but the fillings can be prepared ahead and stored separately. Leftovers reheat well when wrapped tightly, making them practical for quick meals later on.