Best Chicken And Avocado Crepes Recipes

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CHICKEN AVOCADO WRAPS



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I came up with this chicken avocado wrap while trying to figure out what to make for lunch one day. The recipe is now a favorite at my house. -Shiva Houshidari, Plano, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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 for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 180°, stirring occasionally., 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, for 8-10 minutes or until sauce is thickened., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 416mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHEESY CHICKEN CREPES



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Our family loves all kinds of outdoor activities, including fishing, hunting and swimming. Indoors, my favorite pastime is cooking delicious dishes like these creamy crepes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

CREPES:
1 cup whole milk
3 large eggs
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1/2 pound thinly sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup sliced green onions
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 cups whole milk, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups chopped cooked chicken

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the milk and eggs. Add flour and salt to milk mixture and mix well. Let stand for 15 minutes., Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet; pour 1/4 cup batter into the center of skillet. Lift and tilt pan to evenly coat bottom. Cook until top appears dry; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet as needed. When cool, stack crepes with waxed paper or paper towels in between., For filling, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onions in butter until mushrooms are tender; set aside. In a 2-qt. saucepan, combine the flour and rosemary, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Stir in the mayonnaise until blended. Cook over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes. Gradually stir in 1-1/2 cups milk. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add 1 cup cheese; stir until melted. Remove from the heat; add chicken and the mushroom mixture. , Spoon 1/3 cup chicken mixture down the center of each crepe. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a small saucepan, heat remaining milk and cheese over medium-low heat, until cheese is melted, stirring constantly. Pour over crepes. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 635 calories, Fat 44g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 215mg cholesterol, Sodium 886mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM CREPES



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I remember eating chicken and mushroom crepes at my favorite crepe franchise that has since gone out of business. I was finally able to duplicate the recipe and I wanted to share it with everyone. Very easy and delicious!

Provided by Susan

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Crepes

Time 57m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 20

5 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
⅓ cup finely chopped onion
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 cubes chicken bouillon
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup sour cream
3 tablespoons dry sherry
2 teaspoons dried parsley, divided
1 cup milk
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup flour and cook for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add 2 cups milk, chicken bouillon cubes, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until thickened into a sauce, about 5 minutes. Stir in sour cream and sherry.
  • Scoop 1 cup sauce into a bowl; keep warm. Stir chicken and 1 teaspoon parsley into remaining sauce in the skillet. Simmer until chicken is heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Beat 1 cup milk, 3/4 cup flour, egg, 1 tablespoon melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and baking powder together in a bowl to make crepe batter.
  • Grease a 7-inch skillet lightly; heat over medium heat. Pour 2 tablespoons batter into the skillet, swirling to spread evenly. Cook crepe until golden brown, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer crepe to a plate. Repeat with remaining batter, separating crepes with waxed paper and covering to keep warm.
  • Scoop 1/4 cup chicken mixture onto each crepe and roll up. Spoon reserved 1 cup sauce over filled crepes. Garnish with remaining 1 teaspoon parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 131 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 872.4 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

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