Description
Spicy chicken avocado burritos bring Mexican street food magic straight to home kitchens, delivering bold flavors and hearty satisfaction. Packed with tender chicken, creamy avocado, and zesty seasonings, these burritos promise a delicious escape you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) cooked chicken, sliced or shredded
Produce and Dairy:
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sour cream or greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) cilantro, chopped
Wrap and Sauce:
- 4 burrito sized tortillas, warmed
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) salsa verde
Instructions
- Spread a generous layer of sour cream across the center of each warm tortilla, creating a creamy base for the filling.
- Arrange tender, shredded chicken evenly over the sour cream, ensuring consistent coverage.
- Sprinkle a handful of shredded cheese directly onto the chicken, allowing it to melt slightly from the residual heat.
- Distribute freshly diced avocado chunks uniformly across the cheese layer for rich, buttery texture.
- Drizzle salsa verde over the avocado, providing a tangy and zesty flavor profile.
- Scatter chopped cilantro leaves on top for a burst of fresh herbaceous notes.
- Carefully fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll tightly from bottom to top, creating a compact burrito.
- Optional: Place the assembled burrito in a preheated skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side until exterior turns golden brown and crispy, and cheese melts completely.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm and crisp.
Notes
- Choose ripe avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure for the creamiest texture and richest flavor in your burritos.
- Warm tortillas briefly on a skillet before assembling to prevent cracking and enhance their pliability for easier rolling.
- Customize protein options by substituting chicken with shredded beef, pulled pork, or plant-based alternatives for dietary preferences or variety.
- prepare chicken and chop ingredients in advance, then quickly assemble burritos when ready to eat, saving time during busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg