Quick and Easy Canned Chicken Recipe
One of the best ways to use canned chicken, these delicious chicken salad roll-ups take less than 15 minutes to make and are loaded with protein and veggies.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 cans canned chicken (12.5 oz each)
- 1 medium avocado peeled and pitted
- 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- 1/2 medium red onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 2 tablespoons green onion minced
- 3/4 cup shredded cheese swiss or cheddar
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
- 4-6 flour tortillas 8-inch size
Instructions
- Place the peeled avocado on a plate. Mash with a fork to the desired consistency.
- In a mason jar or medium bowl, add avocado, lime juice, yogurt, salt, and garlic powder. Whisk to mix well (If you use a mason jar, you can cover with the lid and shake to mix.)
- Drain and rinse the canned chicken thoroughly. Then shred them with two forks or using your hands.
- In a large bowl, add shredded chicken, red onion, bell pepper, green onion, parsley, and shredded cheese.
- Add the avocado mixture, and stir to mix until blended.
- Place tortillas on a work surface, one at a time.
- Spread a layer of chicken avocado mixture on top of a tortilla.
- Roll up the tortilla holding it together tightly with your fingertips. Then slice the roll into 1-inch pieces with a sharp knife.
- Repeat for remaining tortillas. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Nutrition
Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 518mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1355IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 2mg