Need a fast dinner the whole family craves? As a seasoned home cook, this chicken avocado burrito recipe is my go-to, ready in just 15 minutes.
It's perfect for hectic evenings—healthy, flavorful, and always a hit.
Over years of testing quick meals, this has become my reliable "emergency" dish when time runs short—much like my shrimp wrap favorite.
I adore tortillas with creative fillings, and my husband, a total burrito enthusiast, agrees wholeheartedly.
Versatile for lunch, dinner, or snacks, he often polishes off leftovers.
Picture tender fried chicken, fresh avocado slices, melted mozzarella, and cilantro—wrapped and pan-fried to perfection. Nutritious and irresistible!
Chop ingredients, fill tortillas with cream, roll, and fry briefly. Here's the straightforward recipe:
Prep time: 15 min - Cook time: 15 min
- 400g chicken fillets
- Salt, pepper
- 20g mustard
- 30 ml olive oil
- 200g grated mozzarella
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 4 tablespoons fresh cream
- Tortillas
1. Heat 15 ml olive oil in a frying pan.
2. Add chicken fillets, season with salt and pepper.
3. Brown for 5 minutes per side.
4. Brush with mustard.
5. Add 60 ml water.
6. Cover and cook 5 more minutes.
7. Remove chicken, slice into thin strips.
8. Mix mozzarella, avocado slices, and cilantro in a bowl.
9. Add chicken strips and toss gently.
10. Spread 1 tbsp fresh cream on each tortilla.
11. Divide mixture evenly (1/4 per tortilla).
12. Roll tortillas tightly.
13. Heat remaining 15 ml olive oil in pan; add burritos.
14. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes.
15. Flip and cook another 2 minutes until golden.
Your chicken avocado burritos are ready to enjoy! Serve hot for maximum flavor.
Quick, simple, and scrumptious—a true winner.
- Pair with a fresh salad or Mexican tomato sauce.
- Freeze extras for later; they reheat beautifully.
- Great for lunch boxes—microwave-friendly.
- For a lighter version, swap fresh cream for Greek or bifidus yogurt.
- Add lemon drops to cream for zing.
- Spice it up with onions, garlic, cumin, or chili.
- No cilantro? Try basil or pesto.
- Substitute mozzarella with cheddar or gruyère.
- Use shrimp or leftover roast chicken instead.
- Vegetarian? Swap chicken for black beans.
- Boost nutrition with added spinach.
