Easy Better Than Takeout Chicken Avocado Wrap

Craving a crispy, creamy chicken avocado wrap? This easy, better-than-takeout recipe is ready in 20 minutes. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to the perfect wrap is toasting the tortilla. Keep reading for my best tips or jump to the recipe card. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Creamy Chocolate Orange Cheesecake Recipe and Creamy Carrot Cake Ice Cream with Warm Spices.

What You'll Need for Easy Better Than Takeout Chicken Avocado Wrap

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 ripe avocados
• 4 large tortillas
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Juice of 2 limes
• Optional: Shredded lettuce
• Optional: Diced tomatoes
• Optional: Sliced red onion
• Optional: Crumbled feta or shredded cheese
• Optional: Sour cream or Greek yogurt

How to Make Easy Better Than Takeout Chicken Avocado Wrap

1. Step 1: Season chicken breasts with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through and crispy, about 6-7 minutes per side.
2. Step 2: While the chicken is cooking, mash the avocados with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Spread the mixture onto the tortillas, leaving a border for folding.
3. Step 3: Once the chicken is cooked, slice it thinly and arrange it on top of the avocado mixture. Add your desired toppings.
4. Step 4: Fold the tortillas in half, then fold the edges to seal. Toast in a dry skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Storing & Reheating Easy Better Than Takeout Chicken Avocado Wrap

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover wraps in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: The avocado mixture can be made up to 1 day ahead. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Freezing Easy Better Than Takeout Chicken Avocado Wrap

Not recommended for freezing.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: To make this recipe faster, use a pre-made rotisserie chicken and shred the meat.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the chicken with cooked shrimp or sliced turkey for a different twist.
• Make-ahead: The chicken can be cooked up to 2 days ahead. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve more people.
• Troubleshooting: If your tortillas are breaking, try using smaller tortillas or folding them more carefully.

Easy Better Than Takeout Chicken Avocado Wrap

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

15 mins

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Total

25 mins

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Serves

4 wraps

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Diet

Gluten-free option

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 ripe avocados
• 4 large tortillas

Seasonings

• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Juice of 2 limes

Optional Toppings

• Shredded lettuce
• Diced tomatoes
• Sliced red onion
• Crumbled feta or shredded cheese
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Season chicken breasts with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through and crispy, about 6-7 minutes per side.
2. Step 2: While the chicken is cooking, mash the avocados with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Spread the mixture onto the tortillas, leaving a border for folding.
3. Step 3: Once the chicken is cooked, slice it thinly and arrange it on top of the avocado mixture. Add your desired toppings.
4. Step 4: Fold the tortillas in half, then fold the edges to seal. Toast in a dry skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Notes

• Chef tip: To make this recipe faster, use a pre-made rotisserie chicken and shred the meat.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the chicken with cooked shrimp or sliced turkey for a different twist.
• Make-ahead: The chicken can be cooked up to 2 days ahead. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve more people.
• Troubleshooting: If your tortillas are breaking, try using smaller tortillas or folding them more carefully.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover wraps in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Not recommended for freezing.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.
• Make ahead: The avocado mixture can be made up to 1 day ahead. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30g
• Fat: 25g
• Carbs: 35g
• Fiber: 10g
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 700mg
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sat. Fat: 5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Easy Better Than Takeout Chicken Avocado Wrap FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Better Than Takeout Chicken Avocado Wrap and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!