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Elevate your midday meal with these hearty chicken and avocado wraps. Featuring succulent chicken, buttery avocado, and garden-fresh vegetables all rolled into a warm tortilla, these wraps deliver a perfect blend of flavors and textures for a satisfying lunch.
These wraps offer an appealing mix of textures in every bite - tender chicken, smooth avocado, and crisp vegetables come together with your choice of dressing for a memorable meal.
Required Ingredients
- Chicken breast: cooked and thinly sliced
- Fresh avocado: peeled and sliced
- Large tortillas: room temperature
- Lettuce: crisp and shredded
- Roma tomatoes: diced
- Sharp cheddar: freshly shredded
- Creamy dressing: ranch or preferred style
- Seasonings: salt and black pepper
Preparation Instructions
- Step 1: Ready the Components
- Prepare chicken, slice avocado, dice tomatoes and shred lettuce if needed.
- Step 2: Prepare Tortillas
- Heat tortillas briefly in microwave until soft and pliable.
- Step 3: Build the Wraps
- On each warmed tortilla, layer shredded lettuce, sliced chicken, avocado pieces, diced tomatoes and shredded cheese, leaving border space.
- Step 4: Add Seasonings
- Season ingredients with salt and pepper, then drizzle with dressing.
- Step 5: Roll Wraps
- Fold tortilla sides inward, then roll from bottom up, keeping contents secure.
- Step 6: Final Touches
- Set wraps seam-down and slice diagonally if desired.
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Accompaniment Ideas
- Mexican-Style: Serve alongside tortilla chips with fresh salsa
- Fresh Option: Pair with seasonal fruit like berries or melon
- Garden Fresh: Add a simple green salad with light dressing
- Root Vegetables: Include crispy baked sweet potato wedges
- Summer Salad: Serve with cucumber-tomato medley
- Grilled Sides: Add charred corn on the cob
- Dip Duo: Offer guacamole with corn chips
- Beverage Pairing: Include a fresh fruit smoothie
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I use precooked chicken?
- Absolutely! Rotisserie chicken or any pre-cooked kind will work and save time.
- → What’s the best way to keep avocado from turning brown?
- It’s best to add fresh avocado right before eating to keep it looking fresh.
- → Can I make these wraps in advance?
- They’re best when eaten on the same day, but they can stay good for a few hours if wrapped tightly.
- → How do I get the wraps extra crispy?
- To get a nice crispy wrap, grill it on a pan or press until it’s golden and warm.
- → What other veggies can I throw in?
- Try adding cucumbers, red onions, or bell peppers for more crunch and flavor.