Easy Romantic Picnic Idea: Chicken Avocado Roll-ups Recipe
Simple, satisfying and delicious. Use leftover chicken and a creamy avocado filling for an easy picnic appetizer.
Servings 8 people
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken leftover chicken works well
- 1 medium avocado peeled and pitted
- 1/2 medium red onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 2 tbsp green onion minced
- 3/4 cup shredded cheese swiss or cheddar
- 1 tbsp parsley chopped
- 3 tbsp plain yogurt
- 1 1/2 tsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 flour tortillas 8 or 10 inch size
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add all ingredients except the tortillas. Stir to mix until blended.
- Place tortillas on a work surface.
- Spread a 1/2 inch layer of chicken avocado mixture on top of a tortilla.
- Roll up the tortilla holding it together tightly with your fingertips. Then slice the roll into 1-inch pieces with a sharp knife.
- Repeat for remaining tortillas. Chill until serving.
Notes
- Make Ahead: You can eat them right away or chill covered with plastic wrap for up to 4 hours. Any longer than that and the avocado will start to discolor.