Chicken Avocado Burritos with Fresh Herbs
Delicious Chicken Avocado Burritos bursting with flavor and freshness, perfect for a quick meal or a weekend treat.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 20
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Standard
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
- 2 ripe avocados, mashed
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup corn (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 lime, juiced
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, mashed avocados, cooked rice, black beans, corn, cilantro, parsley, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Lay flour tortillas flat on a clean surface.
- Distribute the chicken and avocado mixture evenly among the tortillas, folding the sides over the filling, and roll up from the bottom.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and place burritos seam-side down. Cook until golden brown and hot, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Let the burritos rest for a minute before serving with salsa or hot sauce.
Notes
Can substitute chicken with grilled veggies or mushrooms for a vegetarian option. Leftover burritos can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg