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Published: Mar 5, 2020 · Modified: Oct 6, 2020 by Veronika's Kitchen * This post may contain affiliate links

Healthy Chicken Avocado Wraps

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Making healthy and delicious lunch shouldn’t be complicated! Take a burrito size tortilla, layer it with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, chicken, and cheddar cheese, wrap it up and it’s ready to eat! These wraps are perfect for a to-go snack or a picnic party!

Cut in halves Chicken Avocado Wraps on a cutting board

These Chicken Avocado Wraps are one of my favorite recipes that I make very often. First, it’s really easy to make. Second, it’s packed with healthy and nutritious ingredients. And the third, it is delicious!

Ingredients for Chicken Avocado Wraps.

Why this recipe works

This is a perfect recipe for many occasions; whether you want to prep a lunch for a couple of people or a crowd, a quick and easy dinner, or a picnic outing.

Because we wrap all the ingredients in a large burrito size tortilla, they are easy to eat on the go without creating a mess (take it to work, on a hike, picnic, or anywhere you want).

Ingredients for Chicken Avocado Wraps

How to make Chicken Avocado Wraps

For this recipe, I like to pan sear the chicken or grill it. Feel free to use any chicken you have on hand: rotisserie, boiled, shredded, etc. Sometimes, I use leftovers from my Whole Roasted Chicken or Pulled Chicken (without BBQ sauce).

Cook the chicken

Rinse and pat dry chicken breasts. Season with salt and pepper on both sides. Preheat a pan on medium/high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place the meat on the skillet and cover with a lid. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes. The timing will depend on the size of the meat pieces. Make sure that the internal temperature will reach 165-170°F.

Assemble the ingredients

I like to start with prepping all the ingredients: Slice cooked or grilled chicken, chop lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado, and grate sharp cheddar.

Put a large burrito size tortilla on a plate, layer with about ½ cup chopped lettuce, ¼ cup tomatoes, avocado, a tablespoon sour cream, few slices of grilled chicken, and top with ¼ cup grated sharp cheddar (Photos 1-6).

Wrap them like an envelope (Photos 7-12). Repeat the same with the rest of the ingredients.

Preheat a pan on medium/high heat (you DON’T need to grease it with oil). Place the wraps with edges down and grill for a couple of minutes, until brown/golden color, then flip and grill on the other side.

Tips for best results

  1. I always like to grill the wraps after assembling them. That will give a delicious crust that provides more texture and flavor.
  2. Usually, I prefer to serve these wraps immediately, so the cheese is still warm and melted. If you want to take them for lunch, just wrap them individually in foil or a zip lock bag.
  3. Don’t overfill the tortillas. Otherwise, you won’t be able to wrap them.

Options and Substitutions

CHICKEN. I like to use grilled or pan seared chicken breasts for this recipe, then slice them. If you want you can use cooked, shredded, rotisserie, or any other chicken you have.

OTHER INGREDIENTS. Feel free to add any other ingredients of your choice, like peppers, onion, bacon, etc.

SOUR CREAM. I like to add sour cream inside the wraps. So, if you take it to go, you already have everything in one bite! If you eat wraps at home, you can serve it separately.

TORTILLAS. If you don’t have burrito size tortillas, you can use smaller sizes, like tacos. In this case, you won’t be able to wrap them, but have a taco party!

Cut in halves Chicken Avocado Wraps on a cutting board

FREQUESNTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Can I refrigerate these wraps? Yes. You can put them in the fridge for a few hours, though the cheese won’t be melted any more. I wouldn’t recommend to refrigerate them overnight, because the lettuce won’t stay fresh and avocado will brown.

Can I freeze them? I wouldn’t recommend to freeze these wraps.

Cut in halves Chicken Avocado Wraps on a cutting board

Did you make this recipe?!? I’d love to know how it turned out! leave a comment and a rating below👇 thank you!

Cut in halves Chicken Avocado Wraps on a cutting board
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5 from 11 votes

Healthy Chicken Avocado Wraps

Making healthy and delicious lunch shouldn’t be complicated! Take a burrito size tortilla, layer it with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, chicken, and cheddar cheese, wrap it up and it’s ready to eat! It’s perfect for a to-go snack or a picnic party!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Dinner, lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 wraps
Calories: 628kcal
Author: Veronika's Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts, cooked and sliced
  • 6 large burrito size tortillas
  • 3 cups lettuce, chopped
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 cups yellow sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Instructions

Cook the chicken

  • Rinse and pat dry chicken breasts. Season with salt and pepper on both sides. Preheat a pan on medium/high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place the meat on the skillet and cover with a lid. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes. The timing will depend on the size of the chicken. Make sure that the internal temperature will reach 165-170°F.

Assemble the ingredients

  • I like to start with prepping all the ingredients: Slice cooked or grilled chicken, chop lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado, and grate sharp cheddar.
  • Put a large burrito size tortilla on a plate, layer with about ½ cup chopped lettuce, ¼ cup tomatoes, avocado, a tablespoon sour cream, few slices of grilled chicken, and top with ¼ cup grated sharp cheddar.
  • Wrap them like an envelope. Repeat the same with the rest of the ingredients.
  • Preheat a pan on medium high heat (you DON’T need to grease it with oil). Place the wraps with edges down and grill for a couple of minutes,until brown/golden color, then flip and grill on the other side.

Notes

I always like to grill the wraps after assembling them. That will give a delicious crust that provides more texture and flavor.
Usually, I prefer to serve these wraps immediately, so the cheese is still warm and melted. If you want to take them for lunch, just wrap them individually in foil or a zip lock bag.
Don't overfill the tortillas. Otherwise, you won't be able to wrap them.
Chicken. I like to use grilled or pan seared chicken breasts for this recipe, then slice them. If you want you can use cooked, shredded, rotisserie, or any other chicken you have.
Other Ingredients. Feel free to add any other ingredients of your choice, like peppers, onion, bacon, etc.
Sour Cream. I like to add sour cream inside the wraps. So, if you take it to go, you already have everything in one bite! If you eat wraps at home, you can serve it separately.
Tortillas. If you don’t have burrito size tortillas, you can use smaller sizes, like tacos. In this case, you won’t be able to wrap them, but have a taco party!
Can I refrigerate these wraps? Yes. You can put them in the fridge for a few hours, though the cheese won’t be melted any more. I wouldn’t recommend to refrigerate them overnight, because the lettuce won’t stay fresh and avocado will brown.
Can I freeze them? I wouldn’t recommend to freeze these wraps.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrap | Calories: 628kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 889mg | Potassium: 726mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2380IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 529mg | Iron: 3mg
Did you make this recipe?I'd love to know how it turned out! Please let me know by leaving a review below. Or snap a photo and share it on Instagram; be sure to tag me @veronikaskitchen.

Update Notes: This post was originally published in 2017, but was republished with new photos, step by step instructions, tips, and FAQs in Feb of 2020.

 

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  1. Debbie Thompson says

    July 25, 2022 at 10:06 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Veronika! I made a similar recipe last summer on my teenage boys request. So tonight I was searching for it and I found your recipe. We all LOVED your recipe! I did make one changes- I fried the chicken breast in Zatarain’s Chicken Fry Mix before adding it to the wrap. I don’t hardly ever fry, but I added the fry mix to my walmart online order and wanted to try it out. Since I didn’t work today I had time to step up my game. It was so yummy! My 3 teen sons and husband gave more than their normal appreciation. Thanks for being part of our night-over here in the Treasure Valley-Idaho!

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      August 10, 2022 at 10:58 am

      Yaay! Thank you so much, Debbie! So happy you and your family loved the recipe 😉

      Reply
  2. Adriana Choi says

    February 26, 2021 at 3:38 am

    I’m reading the calorie count and it says on the top that it’s 6 wraps for 628kcal but at the bottom it says 1 wrap for 628kcal, am I missing something? Fantastic and easy recipe btw!

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      March 08, 2021 at 8:37 am

      Hi Adriana! All the calories are counted for 1 serving. In this case 1 wrap = 1 serving = 628 kcal. Hope that helps 😉

      Reply
  3. Elizabeth Timerding says

    November 30, 2018 at 10:14 pm

    Do you know how many calories this wrap is?

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      December 05, 2018 at 12:24 pm

      Hi Elizabeth!
      I just posted nutritional information for this Chicken Avocado Wrap.
      You can find it under the recipe box)

      Reply
  4. Kim @ Three Olives Branch says

    March 09, 2018 at 6:54 pm

    These wraps look delicious! I have been needing some fast and east lunch options lately and this is perfect. Love all the flavors!

    Reply
  5. Maggie @ Mama Maggie\'s Kitchen says

    February 05, 2018 at 11:23 am

    Oooooh yum! This looks perfect for lunch.

    Reply
  6. Tatiana says

    February 04, 2018 at 10:49 pm

    5 stars
    I like how big chunks of chicken and avocado look in this wrap. Going to try it next week!

    Reply
  7. Debs says

    February 04, 2018 at 6:32 pm

    Love a good wrap. This one looks like the perfect lunch box treat!

    Reply
  8. Monica | Nourish & Fete says

    February 04, 2018 at 4:10 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a great lunch option! I usually just get a salad at our cafeteria, which is fine, but this is a welcome change, and still super healthy! The avocado is my favorite!

    Reply
  9. Ben says

    February 04, 2018 at 7:31 am

    What great looking lunch items. A lot of flavors going on in this calorie friendly dish.

    Reply
  10. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

    February 03, 2018 at 10:35 am

    5 stars
    Hubby and I love our wraps. They are a lower calories alternative to a heavy bun or bread. I like the idea of adding avocado to the wrap — healthy fat is a good thing.

    Reply
  11. Katie Crenshaw says

    February 03, 2018 at 4:29 am

    5 stars
    This is a great dinner idea. My daughter would even eat these.

    Reply
  12. Amy says

    February 02, 2018 at 2:41 pm

    5 stars
    These wraps sound wonderful and like the perfect midweek lunch! I might add a little chopped bacon as well!

    Reply
  13. Karyl / Karyl\'s Kulinary Krusade says

    February 02, 2018 at 11:05 am

    I love that these wraps are so easy to make! Perfect for a quick werkday lunch

    Reply
  14. Dominique | Perchance to Cook says

    January 31, 2018 at 12:36 pm

    Great use of greek yogurt here! This is basically all of my favorite things in wrap form. YUM

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      January 31, 2018 at 5:06 pm

      Thank you, Dominique!

      Reply
  15. Rachel says

    January 29, 2018 at 11:09 pm

    This wrap looks really yummy! I have a weakness for wraps and I’m getting hungry looking at it!

    Reply

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