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Easy Green Goddess Chicken Salad Wrap (High-Protein)

Mallory
As a dietitian, this Green Goddess Chicken Salad Wrap is one of my favorite ways to get in protein and lots of nutrition at lunchtime! It comes together in about 10 minutes and is SO tasty with a creamy Green Goddess dressing made from fresh herbs. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. 😊 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups shredded chicken (480g or 16 oz) I use rotisserie chicken
  • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce (96g) or greens of choice
  • 4 large tortillas or wraps, 10 inch or larger (or 8 smaller taco sized tortillas or wraps)
  • 1 medium avocado (150g)
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt (non-fat)  (228g), or yogurt of choice
  • 1 cup fresh parsley (25g)
  • ½ cup fresh dill, loosely packed (4g)
  • ½ cup fresh mint (12g)
  • 1 cup baby spinach (28g)
  • ⅓ cup lemon juice  (80ml) about 1½ large lemons
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (30 ml)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt (3g), more to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1-2 tablespoon water optional to thin out the dressing
  • optional: green onion, red onion, or chopped cucumber

Instructions
 

  • Step 1 - Make your green goddess dressing - In a food processor or high-speed blender, add your dressing ingredients including avocado, Greek yogurt, parsley, dill, mint, spinach, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt and pepper. Blend until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Add 1-2 tablespoon of water as needed to thin it out.
  • Step 2 - Make your chicken salad - Shred your chicken. To ensure the pieces of chicken are uniform sizes, I do this in a food processor, but you can use 2 forks instead depending on how finely you prefer your chicken in a chicken salad. Add the chicken to a large mixing bowl and pour the dressing on top. Give it a good mix to combine the dressing, making sure the chicken is coated. 
  • Step 3 - Assemble your wraps - add a layer of chopped romaine lettuce and the chicken salad to each of your tortillas or flatbreads. I suggest to use ½ cup of the chicken salad mixture for a small tortilla or 1 cup for a burrito sized tortilla. This recipe will make 8 small wraps or 4 large wraps! Add some extra green goddess dressing on top and fold securely. Feel free to use more add-ins.
  • Hint: save a little bit of the Green Goddess dressing to add as a sauce or use as a dip!

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Notes

Expert Advice
  • One of the easiest ways to shred chicken for chicken salads is to shred it in a food processor. All you have to do is pulse it for a few seconds.
  • For the best flavor, I suggest using fresh lemon juice in the dressing instead of bottled lemon juice if possible.
  • Be sure to use a ripe avocado for the dressing. To tell if it's ripe, use these simple tips from Hass Avocado Board (HAB). Give it a gentle squeeze and if it is slightly soft, it is ready to use! You don't want it to be mushy and not hard, either. Ripe avocados will have a darker color but HAB recommends to go more by the feel AND color than the color alone.
  • Keep the ingredients in the center of the tortilla for easy wrapping.
Storage
  • Meal Prep - if you want to meal prep this recipe, I suggest chopping your romaine and making the green goddess chicken salad ahead of time and store in separate airtight containers in the fridge. When it comes time to eat, assemble the wrap and enjoy!
  • Refrigerator - if you have leftovers, wrap them in foil or in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Additional Nutrition Information
While healthy means something different to everyone, this is a nutrient-rich option that can help you meet your daily values. It contains high-quality lean protein from the chicken and Greek yogurt. It also contains heart healthy Omega-3 fats and oleic acids that support brain health and hormone health. In addition, it provides dietary fiber for gut health and plenty of other nutrients including antioxidants, vitamins A and C, potassium, and B vitamins. 
Dietitian Tip
Eating a balanced lunch that contains protein, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats and helps you meet your percent daily value for several nutrients is a great way to ensure you feel satisfied! It can help decrease late afternoon cravings and also supports hormone health. This Green Goddess Chicken Salad Wrap is a balanced option for a satisfying lunch. 
For more nutrition information and tips, visit mallorythedietitian.com. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 😊 
Keyword 10 minutes or less, high-protein
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