These chicken avocado wraps make a quick, healthy lunch or light dinner. A toasted tortilla and melted cheese form the foundation for juicy cooked chicken, fresh spinach, creamy avocado, and tangy ranch.
Easy Chicken Wrap
A warm, toasted wrap is a satisfying meal when filled with flavorful chicken, ripe avocado, fresh spinach, and ranch dressing. This recipe is an excellent way to use leftover rotisserie, grilled, or baked chicken. It’s fast, versatile, and perfect for meal prep.
Chicken delivers lean protein and essential amino acids, while spinach adds vitamins and antioxidants, and avocado offers heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. Combined with a tortilla that fits your dietary needs—regular, low-carb, gluten-free, or vegetable-based—this wrap keeps you full and energized.
Why you’ll love this quick meal:
- Healthy – The greens provide antioxidants, avocado adds healthy fats, and chicken supplies protein. You can increase nutrients by choosing a whole-grain or vegetable tortilla and adding extra veggies.
- Filling – This balanced wrap provides substantial protein and fats to keep you satisfied between meals. Nutritional values will vary by ingredients and portion sizes.
- Great for leftovers – Use grilled, rotisserie, air-fryer, slow-cooker, or baked chicken. It’s also a tasty way to turn leftover turkey or even chicken nuggets into a more grown-up lunch.
Ingredients
Below is a summary of the ingredients you’ll need. Exact measurements are shown in the recipe card.
- Tortillas – Choose large tortillas that suit your diet: regular, low-carb, gluten-free, or vegetable-based.
- Cooked chicken – Sliced grilled chicken breasts or thighs, rotisserie, or other cooked chicken work well.
- Avocado and spinach – Avocado adds creaminess and healthy fats; spinach adds freshness and nutrients. Substitute roasted peppers, tomatoes, or mushrooms if preferred.
- Cheddar cheese, butter, and ranch dressing – These add flavor and texture. Swap cheeses or dressings to vary the taste; butter can be replaced with ghee or a thin spread of mayonnaise for toasting.
How to make Chicken Avocado Wraps
This wrap can be made entirely on the stovetop in minutes. Follow these simple steps for warm, melty, and satisfying results.
Toast tortilla & melt cheese
Heat a skillet over medium. Add half the butter and tilt the pan to coat the surface. Place a tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle half the shredded cheese on top, and toast until the bottom is golden and the cheese is melted. Remove to a plate.
Assemble
Top the melted cheese with spinach, sliced avocado, sliced chicken, and ranch dressing. Roll the tortilla tightly and serve immediately for the best texture. If preparing several, wrap them in foil to keep warm or store briefly in a low oven. Repeat the toasting and assembly for the remaining tortilla and fillings.
What to serve with chicken avocado wraps
The wrap is hearty enough to enjoy on its own or with a light side. Try a simple cucumber salad, glazed carrots, or sautéed zucchini for an easy meal.
Homemade chips and fries to serve with wraps:
- Baked zucchini chips
- Air-fryer green bean fries
- Crispy zucchini fries
Storage & Reheating Instructions
These wraps are best eaten fresh for ideal texture. If making ahead, wrap tightly in foil and refrigerate up to one day. Stored wraps may become slightly soggy as spinach wilts and avocado oxidizes. To reheat, keep the foil on and warm in an air fryer or low oven, or re-toast in a skillet with a little butter for 1–2 minutes per side.
Tips, Tricks, and Substitutions
- Work quickly. Assemble as soon as the cheese is melty so the warm tortilla seals nicely and holds together.
- Change the dressing. Swap ranch for Caesar, chipotle mayo, or a vinaigrette for different flavor profiles.
- Pick the right tortilla. Choose a tortilla that matches your dietary goals—low-carb, gluten-free, or vegetable-based options all work well.
If you like this easy wrap, try these quick lunch ideas:
- Ahi tuna lettuce wraps
- Greek chicken wrap
- Big Mac–style wrap
- Grilled zucchini and hummus wrap
- Philly cheesesteak wrap
Get the Recipe:
Chicken Avocado Wraps
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon butter
- 2 large tortillas (gluten-free, low-carb, or veggie if preferred)
- 2 small cooked chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1 ½ cups spinach leaves
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
Instructions
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Heat a skillet over medium and add half the butter. Tilt the pan to coat the bottom, then place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half the shredded cheese on top. Toast until the tortilla is golden and the cheese has melted, then remove.
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Top the melted cheese with half the spinach, sliced avocado, sliced chicken, and half the ranch. Roll the tortilla tightly.
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Serve immediately. Repeat the steps with the remaining ingredients to make the second wrap.
Notes
- When made with a low-carb tortilla, these wraps can be lower in net carbs; values depend on the specific products you use.
- To make these both gluten-free and low-carb, try vegetable-based tortillas or homemade zucchini-cheese tortillas.
, Calories: 512kcal
, Carbohydrates: 27.5g
, Protein: 36g
, Fat: 35g