Quick and Easy Canned Chicken Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    382 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

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.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cans canned chicken 12.5 oz each
  • 1 avocado peeled and pitted, medium
  • 3 tablespoons PLAIN yogurt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 red onion chopped, medium
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 tablespoons green onion minced
  • 3/4 cup cheese swiss or cheddar, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
  • 4-6 flour tortillas 8-inch size

Instructions

  1. Place the peeled avocado on a plate. Mash with a fork to the desired consistency.
  2. 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.)
  3. Drain and rinse the canned chicken thoroughly. Then shred them with two forks or using your hands.
  4. In a large bowl, add shredded chicken, red onion, bell pepper, green onion, parsley, and shredded cheese.
  5. Add the avocado mixture, and stir to mix until blended.
  6. Place tortillas on a work surface, one at a time.
  7. Spread a layer of chicken avocado mixture on top of a tortilla.
  8. Roll up the tortilla holding it together tightly with your fingertips. Then slice the roll into 1-inch pieces with a sharp knife.
  9. Repeat for remaining tortillas. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 382kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Sodium 390mg (16%) Potassium 518mg (11%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1355IU (27%) Vitamin C 47mg (52%) Calcium 171mg (17%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 382 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 382kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 390mg 16%
Potassium 518mg 11%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1355IU 27%
Vitamin C 47mg 52%
Calcium 171mg 17%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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