Easy Better Than Takeout Chicken Avocado Wrap

Love crispy chicken and creamy avocado? This easy chicken avocado wrap is my family’s favorite quick dinner. After making it dozens of times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping the chicken crispy and the wrap from falling apart. Plus, it’s way better than takeout. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Summer Peach Chia Pudding with Almonds and Creamy Pandan Coconut Overnight Oats with Mango Drizzle.

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 head romaine lettuce
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 1 cucumber
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• Optional: Shredded cheese
• Optional: Sour cream or Greek yogurt
• Optional: Salsa or hot sauce
• Optional: Fresh cilantro

How to Make Easy Better Than Takeout Chicken Avocado Wrap

1. Prepare the chicken: In a bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts evenly with the seasoning mixture.
2. Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
3. Prepare the veggies: Thinly slice the romaine lettuce, quarter the cherry tomatoes, and dice the cucumber. In a bowl, combine the veggies with lime juice and a pinch of salt.
4. Assemble the wraps: Spread mashed avocado on a tortilla, then layer with sliced chicken, veggie mixture, and your choice of toppings. Fold the tortilla in half, then cut it in half again. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

Storing & Reheating Easy Better Than Takeout Chicken Avocado Wrap

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: You can slice the chicken and veggies ahead of time, but don't assemble the wraps until ready to serve.

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 or until warmed through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds or until warmed through. The tortilla may become soggy.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: To keep the wrap from falling apart, don't overstuff it. You can also use toothpicks to hold it together if needed.
• Best substitution: If you don't have avocados, you can use hummus or guacamole as a substitute.
• Make-ahead: See storage notes for make-ahead tips.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your tortilla is breaking, try using smaller tortillas or making smaller wraps.

Easy Better Than Takeout Chicken Avocado Wrap

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Prep

15 minutes

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Cook

15 minutes

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Total

30 minutes

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Serves

4 wraps

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Diet

Gluten-free, Low-carb

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 ripe avocados
• 4 large tortillas
• 1 head romaine lettuce
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 1 cucumber

Seasonings

• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lime juice

Optional Toppings

• Shredded cheese
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt
• Salsa or hot sauce
• Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Prepare the chicken: In a bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts evenly with the seasoning mixture.
2. Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
3. Prepare the veggies: Thinly slice the romaine lettuce, quarter the cherry tomatoes, and dice the cucumber. In a bowl, combine the veggies with lime juice and a pinch of salt.
4. Assemble the wraps: Spread mashed avocado on a tortilla, then layer with sliced chicken, veggie mixture, and your choice of toppings. Fold the tortilla in half, then cut it in half again. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

Notes

• Chef tip: To keep the wrap from falling apart, don't overstuff it. You can also use toothpicks to hold it together if needed.
• Best substitution: If you don't have avocados, you can use hummus or guacamole as a substitute.
• Make-ahead: See storage notes for make-ahead tips.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your tortilla is breaking, try using smaller tortillas or making smaller wraps.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers 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 or until warmed through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds or until warmed through. The tortilla may become soggy.
• Make ahead: You can slice the chicken and veggies ahead of time, but don't assemble the wraps until ready to serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30g
• Fat: 25g
• Carbs: 35g
• Fiber: 10g
• Sugar: 6g
• Sodium: 700mg
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sat. Fat: 4.5g

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

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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!