I am so excited to be part of the Swanson Chicken Blogger Enthusiast Program! Before I continue with my recipe, I just wanted to give you a quick explanation of what this program entails. There are several bloggers participating, and there are four assignments/themes. We will be creating each recipe using Swanson Premium Chunk Chicken. I have used Swanson canned chicken before, and it really tastes good (I was skeptical before trying it, but now I am sold). Not only does Swanson Premium Chunk Chicken taste good, but I feel good serving it, as it contains no preservatives, is 98% fat free and is certified by the American Heart Association!
The themes are really fun, and I am so excited to be a part of this. Creating recipes is a blast, and I hope you enjoy my creations over the course of this program! The theme for Round One is “The 5 O’clock Dinner Dilemma”, and we were asked to ‘create a delicious, ‘good for you’ weeknight meal for your family’. After putting quite a bit of thought into this, I came up with this recipe. I love that it contains so many fresh ingredients that are good for you. My family loved it, and I will definitely be making these again!
FRESH AND HEALTHY CHICKEN WRAPS WITH COOL GUACAMOLE DRESSING:
Ingredients:
Low-fat wheat tortillas
2 cans Swanson Premium Chunk Chicken
Leaf lettuce
3 Tomatoes (sliced thin)
1 each: Yellow, Orange and Red bell pepper
Optional: Shredded cheese, Red Onions, etc.
Cool Guacamole Dressing:
2 ripe avocados
1/2 cup light sour cream
1 or 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
1/4 tsp. salt
Directions:
Cut both avocados in half and scoop out the insides into a medium sized bowl. Smash until smooth. Add sour cream, salt, and one clove of crushed garlic (Note: If you love garlic, add another clove. Or wait a bit and taste before deciding).
Next I sliced the peppers (julienne style), and tomatoes:
After making sure my guacamole dressing had the right amount of flavor, I spread it out on each tortilla (these make big wraps – we are a family of four, so I made four wraps). I then I placed the leaf lettuce and chicken on top:
On top of the chicken, I placed the peppers and tomatoes. I love how colorful this is!
Finally, I carefully rolled each tortilla and cut it in half. Make sure you have toothpicks handy!
Of course, you can let your imagination run wild and add anything else you like. I think cheese would be a great addition, but I was really trying to keep this as healthy as possible. This is a cool, refreshing and healthy family recipe that can be made year round. I imagine it will be especially tasty during the hot days of summer!
I love the ease of Swanson Premium Chunk Chicken – I can keep it on hand at all times, and it will save me an incredible amount of time in the kitchen when I don’t have to boil or prepare the chicken before I even use it in a recipe.
*I will be compensated for creating and posting this original recipe for Swanson’s.
Rebecca Niehaus
This looks and sounds delicious! I”m going to make this for lunch tomorrow 🙂 Thanks!
betty Wojnar
I love avacodo!
Mrs. Cox
You did a great job with them! Such a healthful meal, year-round. YUM!
BusyWorkingMama
That looks really good! I personally cannot eat the canned chicken. I have no problem with tuna but the canned chicken…meh. I make shredded chicken or pork and keep frozen in individual portions when I need to throw a quick meal together.
Nichol
The look so good minus the guacamole. I’d have to make a healthy ranch!
Robin
Sounds great. I might try these soon!
Ann*
More of these types of wrap are popular now a days. These look so good but Im not sure
about the dressing I might try ranch instead. A great meal for lunch or dinner
Christina @ Sweet Pea's Kitchen
Looks delicious and super easy! A wonderful combo! I love the avocado dressing! 🙂
Amber
Wow – what a tasty dressing! I think this would work well with salmon too!
polly
when’s dinner? they look so good! thanks for the idea!
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Betty Baez
Wow!!! Ok I’m hungry now, ill have to try to make this thanks for sharing!
Amy Orvin
These look like something I’d like to make. Thanks for the receipe!!
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Kelly @ Texas Type A Mom
Yum this sounds so light and healthy!
Betty Baez
Oh i am definitely trying this one!!!