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Chicken Avocado Wraps
The Chicken Avocado Wraps recipe with whole wheat tortillas, avocado, and lean chicken can be suitable for individuals with colitis as it includes protein, healthy fats, and fiber. Be cautious with spicy cayenne pepper.
Adapted from Taste of Home, by Taste of Home

Ingredients
- 2 chicken leg quarters, skin removed
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Dash cayenne pepper
- 1/2 medium ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed
- Fresh cilantro leaves, optional
Method
- In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil. Stir in the tomatoes, onion, cumin, salt and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 180°, stirring occasionally, 25-30 minutes.30 min timer
- Remove chicken. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones. Shred meat with 2 forks; return to skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until the sauce is thickened, 8-10 minutes.10 min timer
- Peel and slice avocado; drizzle with lime juice. Spoon 1/2 cup chicken mixture over each tortilla. Top with avocado and, if desired, cilantro; roll up.
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