Easy Lunch Idea: Chicken Avocado Roll-Ups Recipe
These roll-ups are perfect for bite-sized fun! Creamy and delicious, they’re made with grilled or rotisserie chicken, avocado, and cheese, with plenty of room for some optional veggies (like red peppers)! Quick and healthy, this lunch idea is ready in just 20 minutes!
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.