Quick Chicken Avocado Wrap: Better Than Takeout

Quick Chicken Avocado Wrap: Crispy chicken, creamy avocado, and fresh veggies in a wrap that’s better than takeout. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to keep it crispy. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Steak Cheese Quesadillas Recipe for Quick Dinner and Easy Chicken Ramen Stir Fry with Fresh Veggies.

What You'll Need for Quick Chicken Avocado Wrap: Better Than Takeout

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 medium tomato
• 1/2 red onion
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise
• Optional: 1/4 cup shredded cheese
• Optional: 1/4 cup sour cream
• Optional: 1/4 cup salsa

How to Make Quick Chicken Avocado Wrap: Better Than Takeout

1. Step 1: Slice chicken into thin strips. Season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until crispy and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Step 2: Mash avocado with lime juice and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Step 3: Warm tortilla wraps in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side. Spread mashed avocado on each wrap, then top with shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, and thinly sliced red onion. Add crispy chicken strips and roll up tightly.
4. Step 4: Slice each wrap in half and serve with your choice of optional toppings. Enjoy your quick and delicious chicken avocado wrap!

Storing & Reheating Quick Chicken Avocado Wrap: Better Than Takeout

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover wraps in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: You can prepare the chicken and avocado mixture up to 1 day ahead of time. Store separately in the fridge until ready to assemble.

Freezing Quick Chicken Avocado Wrap: Better Than Takeout

Not recommended for freezing.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5-7 minutes or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds or until heated through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise in the avocado mixture.
• Best substitution: If you don't have mayonnaise, you can use sour cream or Greek yogurt as a substitute.
• Make-ahead: See storage notes for make-ahead tips.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve more people.
• Troubleshooting: If your wrap is too dry, add some more avocado mixture or your favorite sauce.

Quick Chicken Avocado Wrap: Better Than Takeout

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

10 mins

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Total

25 mins

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Serves

2 wraps

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 medium tomato
• 1/2 red onion

Seasonings

• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise

Optional Toppings

• 1/4 cup shredded cheese
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup salsa

Instructions

1. Step 1: Slice chicken into thin strips. Season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until crispy and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Step 2: Mash avocado with lime juice and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Step 3: Warm tortilla wraps in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side. Spread mashed avocado on each wrap, then top with shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, and thinly sliced red onion. Add crispy chicken strips and roll up tightly.
4. Step 4: Slice each wrap in half and serve with your choice of optional toppings. Enjoy your quick and delicious chicken avocado wrap!

Notes

• Chef tip: For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise in the avocado mixture.
• Best substitution: If you don't have mayonnaise, you can use sour cream or Greek yogurt as a substitute.
• Make-ahead: See storage notes for make-ahead tips.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve more people.
• Troubleshooting: If your wrap is too dry, add some more avocado mixture or your favorite sauce.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover wraps in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Not recommended for freezing.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5-7 minutes or until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds or until heated through.
• Make ahead: You can prepare the chicken and avocado mixture up to 1 day ahead of time. Store separately in the fridge until ready to assemble.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30g
• Fat: 25g
• Carbs: 30g
• Fiber: 8g
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Cholesterol: 80mg
• Sat. Fat: 4.5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Quick Chicken Avocado Wrap: Better Than Takeout FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Quick Chicken Avocado Wrap: Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!