Chicken Burrito with Avocado Salsa
Seasoned chicken breast cooked with onions and peppers, topped with fresh avocado salsa made from tomatoes, lime juice, cilantro, and hot pepper. Finished with melted cheese and wrapped in tortillas. A quick weeknight meal combining tender meat with bright, chunky salsa.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into pieces
- 1 whole red onion, sliced into strips
- 1 whole bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 3 ½ tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp fajita spice mixcumin + chili powder + garlic powder1:1 equivalentspices
homemade blend
- 1 cups cheese, grated
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 whole avocado, cubed
- 2 whole tomato, cubed
- ½ whole red onion, cubed
- 1 tsp fresh cilantro, minced
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 tsp olive oil
- hot pepper, sliced into rounds
- salt and pepper, to taste(optional)
- ketchup(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Cut chicken breast into pieces and season with fajita spice mix.
- 2
Slice onion and bell pepper into strips.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
Add onion and bell pepper, cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
- 5
Add seasoned chicken and cook until sauce reduces and meat is cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes. Adjust timing if meat is cut into larger pieces.
- 6
While chicken cooks, prepare salsa by cutting tomatoes, avocado, onion, and hot pepper into cubes.
- 7
Mince cilantro and mix with tomatoes, avocado, onion, hot pepper, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 8
When chicken is done, remove from heat and sprinkle grated cheese over the top.
- 9
Serve in tortillas with salsa, optionally adding ketchup.
Good to Know
Refrigerate cooked chicken and salsa separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Salsa is best served fresh.
Prepare salsa up to 2 hours ahead. Cook chicken up to 1 day ahead; reheat gently before serving.
Warm tortillas and fill with chicken, salsa, and cheese. Serve immediately.
Common Mistakes
Cut chicken into uniform pieces to avoid uneven cooking.
Do not skip the resting time for onions and peppers to avoid raw texture.
Do not overcook chicken to avoid dryness; check doneness at 10 minutes.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
homemade blend