Chicken Avocado Wrap with Greek Yogurt (High-Protein)

Chicken avocado wrap with Greek yogurt is an easy high-protein lunch made with lean chicken, creamy avocado, crisp vegetables and a quick yogurt sauce. It takes about 20 minutes from start to finish, or even less when you use leftover cooked chicken.

This high-protein chicken avocado wrap provides approximately 50 g of protein per large serving, depending on the tortilla, yogurt and chicken brands you use.

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Quick Recipe Facts

• Prep: 10 minutes
• Cook: 10 minutes if starting with raw chicken
• Total: about 20 minutes
• Servings: 1 large wrap
• Estimated nutrition: about 50 g protein · 520–550 kcal

Why You’ll Love It

• Ready in about 20 minutes.
• Works well with leftover cooked chicken.
• Easy to pack for lunch.
• Balanced with protein, vegetables, and healthy fats.

Ingredients

• 4.2 oz (120 g) cooked chicken breast, sliced
• 1 large whole-wheat tortilla
• 1.8 oz (50 g) avocado, sliced or mashed
• 1.4 oz (40 g) plain Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon lemon or lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Handful shredded lettuce
• 1 small tomato, sliced
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced red onion
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

How to Make a Chicken Avocado Wrap with Greek Yogurt

1. Prepare the sauce

Mix Greek yogurt with lemon or lime juice, garlic powder, a pinch of salt, and black pepper.

2. Warm the tortilla

Warm the tortilla briefly in a dry skillet or microwave so it becomes flexible and easier to roll.

3. Build the filling

Spread the yogurt sauce over the center of the tortilla. Add lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, and chicken.

4. Roll tightly

Fold in the sides, roll from the bottom, and slice in half. For a crisp exterior, toast the wrapped tortilla seam-side down in a skillet for 1–2 minutes.

Chicken Safety

If you are cooking the chicken from raw, cook it until the thickest part reaches 165°F / 74°C before slicing.

Lunch Prep Tips

• Keep the sauce separate if packing the wrap several hours ahead.
• Place lettuce between the tortilla and juicy vegetables to help limit sogginess.
• Cook several chicken breasts at once and use them in wraps, bowls, and salads through the week.

What to Serve With It

Pair the wrap with fresh fruit, crunchy vegetables, or a simple side salad. If you want another bowl-style lunch, try our Chicken Burrito Bowl.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make a chicken avocado wrap with Greek yogurt?

Yes. Plain Greek yogurt works well as a creamy sauce for chicken and avocado without needing a mayonnaise-heavy dressing. Mix it with lemon or lime juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper, then spread it inside the tortilla.

Can I make this wrap ahead of time?

Yes, but for the best texture keep the yogurt sauce and avocado separate until close to serving. If assembling ahead, place lettuce between the tortilla and wetter ingredients to help reduce sogginess.

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Zakaria Ouaarab

High-Protein Chicken Avocado Wrap

A fast chicken avocado wrap with Greek yogurt sauce, crisp vegetables, and around 50 g of protein. Ideal for an easy high-protein lunch.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 1 large wrap

Course: Main Course

Calories: 550

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 4.2 oz cooked chicken breast, sliced 120 g
• 1 large whole-wheat tortilla
• 1.8 oz avocado, sliced or mashed 50 g
• 1.4 oz plain Greek yogurt 40 g
• 1 teaspoon lemon or lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Handful shredded lettuce
• 1 small tomato, sliced
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced red onion
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Method

 

1. Mix Greek yogurt with lemon or lime juice, garlic powder, a pinch of salt, and black pepper.
2. Warm the tortilla briefly in a dry skillet or microwave so it becomes flexible and easier to roll.
3. Spread the yogurt sauce over the center of the tortilla. Add lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, and chicken.
4. Fold in the sides, roll from the bottom, and slice in half. For a crisp exterior, toast the wrapped tortilla seam-side down in a skillet for 1–2 minutes.

Notes

Nutrition is an estimate and varies with exact brands, portions, and substitutions.

Mix: the Greek yogurt sauce. Layer: tortilla, sauce, vegetables, avocado, and chicken. Roll: tightly and serve immediately or pack chilled.

Nutrition is an estimate and varies with tortilla size, chicken portion, and avocado amount.

Featured photo via Unsplash — Photo by Advocator SY.

Recipe Card

Zakaria Ouaarab

High-Protein Chicken Avocado Wrap

A fast chicken avocado wrap with Greek yogurt sauce, crisp vegetables, and around 50 g of protein. Ideal for an easy high-protein lunch.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 1 large wrap

Course: Main Course

Calories: 550

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 4.2 oz cooked chicken breast, sliced 120 g
• 1 large whole-wheat tortilla
• 1.8 oz avocado, sliced or mashed 50 g
• 1.4 oz plain Greek yogurt 40 g
• 1 teaspoon lemon or lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Handful shredded lettuce
• 1 small tomato, sliced
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced red onion
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Method

 

1. Mix Greek yogurt with lemon or lime juice, garlic powder, a pinch of salt, and black pepper.
2. Warm the tortilla briefly in a dry skillet or microwave so it becomes flexible and easier to roll.
3. Spread the yogurt sauce over the center of the tortilla. Add lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, and chicken.
4. Fold in the sides, roll from the bottom, and slice in half. For a crisp exterior, toast the wrapped tortilla seam-side down in a skillet for 1–2 minutes.

Notes

Nutrition is an estimate and varies with exact brands, portions, and substitutions.