Rotisserie Chicken Avocado Burritos Recipe

Lisa Grant | Jersey Girl Cooks

Rotisserie Chicken Avocado Burritos is the dinner you need when you have almost zero time. Completely cooked in the microwave--totally...

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I am a big fan of the rotisserie chicken. It’s a great meal that can be picked up at your local supermarket in place of fast food. I pair it with a salad or a few sides and it is a hearty meal for your family when you are short on time. But the best part is using leftover rotisserie chicken to make your next meal. I scan the grocery store for the biggest chicken I can find, and then make these rotisserie chicken avocado burritos.

Can you believe this dinner is made using a microwave oven? Yes, it’s true. There is no need to heat up your kitchen in the summer by turning on the stove or oven. A few quick minutes in the microwave and your burritos are warm and cooked.

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I especially like to make these when I know my kids are running out the door. They are great to wrap in tin foil and eat on the go. The burritos are perfect for those "dinner in the car" nights. Just skip the extra salsa and sour cream on the side. You don’t want to make things too messy in your car.

If you insist on cooking a chicken yourself, this Cuban roasted chicken or beer butt chicken are the perfect recipes to use. Actually, any kind of precooked chicken would work.

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Throughout the years, I have become an expert burrito wrapper. Follow these tips and they will be easy to put together. There will be no fillings falling out the sides.

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  • Before wrapping, heat the tortilla in the microwave for about 20 seconds or until slightly warm. The heat makes them more pliable and you will not have to worry about the burrito tearing.
  • Buy the biggest tortillas you can find. The bigger they are, the easier they are to wrap.
  • Tuck in the sides before rolling. Make sure the seam overlaps so that none of the fillings can escape.
  • Most importantly, do not overstuff the burrito unless you are eating it with a knife and fork. (Which actually isn’t a bad idea as this is how we do it if we are sitting down to dinner.)

The more practice you get, the better the burrito wrapper you will become. Since our family eats quite a few burritos, I have had my share of practice. Time to pass on the burrito recipe to the teenagers in my family. This recipe is so easy to make, even my 13-year-old son can do it!

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Rotisserie Chicken Avocado Burritos Recipe

    4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1-1 1/2 cups Rotisserie Chicken, Shredded
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Water
  • 4 Burrito-Sized Flour Tortillas, Whole wheat or regular can be used, warmed for 20 seconds in the microwave
  • 1 Ripe Avocado, Peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • 4 tablespoons Salsa, Plus extra for serving
  • 1 cup Mexican Style Shredded Cheese, Plus extra for garnish
Optional Toppings:
  • Sour Cream
  • Fresh Cilantro, For garnish and serving

Directions

  1. Put the chicken in a medium-sized microwavable bowl. Mix with chili powder and water. Heat for about 2 minutes or until chicken is well heated.
  2. Top the warm tortillas with avocado, chicken, salsa and cheese, dividing evenly. Depending on the size of the tortillas, you might not use all the fillings. Be careful not to overstuff. Roll burritos tightly.
  3. Place burritos on a plate and sprinkle with a little extra cheese if desired. Heat for 30 more seconds to a minute in the microwave or until burritos are slightly warm and cheese is melted.
  4. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with extra salsa and sour cream if desired.

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Author: Lisa Grant
Recipe Yields: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 230
Calories 631

% Daily Value*
44%
Total Fat 29g
44%
  Saturated Fat 9g
47%
Sodium 1131mg
22%
Total Carbohydrate 65g
8%
  Dietary Fiber 7g
  Sugars 2g
50%
Protein 25g

* Percent Daily Value are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrition Facts are estimated based on ingredients and data provided by Fat Secret. Please consult a doctor if you have special dietary needs.
Lisa Grant

About Lisa

Like all moms, Lisa needs quick and easy dinners during the week for her busy family. As our Easy Dinners Fanatic, she creates meals that you can make between soccer and band practice that are full of flavor and good for you too. You can see more from Lisa on Jersey Girl Cooks.

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