Avocado and Mango Chicken Salad Wraps

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Fresh and colorful chicken salad wraps combining creamy avocado, juicy mango, and tender chicken, wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves for a light meal. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe (gluten free), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs cooked chicken breast, shredded, ripe avocado, diced, ripe mango, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast with 1 diced medium avocado, 1 diced medium mango, 1/2 chopped red bell pepper, 1/4 chopped red onion, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 tbsp lime juice, 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to the bowl. Gently toss all ingredients until well mixed and creamy.
  3. Step 3: Separate 8 large butter lettuce leaves and spoon the chicken salad evenly into each leaf, folding to form wraps. Serve immediately for a fresh, light meal.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Avocado and Mango Chicken Salad Wraps take to make?

Total time is about 15 minutes (15 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Avocado and Mango Chicken Salad Wraps?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ripe avocado, diced from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Avocado and Mango Chicken Salad Wraps?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Avocado and Mango Chicken Salad Wraps for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Avocado and Mango Chicken Salad Wraps gluten free?

Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.