Macro-Friendly Southwest Chicken Roll-Ups
Quick and flavorful Southwest Chicken Roll-Ups, perfect for meal prep or family dinners, packed with shredded chicken, beans, and cheese wrapped in tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Gluten-Free, High Protein
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded chicken breast (rotisserie or cooked and shredded)
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn kernels, drained and patted dry
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 6 low-carb tortillas or whole wheat tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 lime, juiced (optional)
- Olive oil or avocado oil spray for cooking (if crisping)
Instructions
- Combine shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, shredded cheddar, black beans, corn, taco seasoning, and chopped cilantro in a large bowl. If using lime juice, add it now.
- Mix gently until combined; avoid overmixing to keep the texture chunky.
- Lay out tortillas on a clean surface. Cover with a damp paper towel and microwave for 10 seconds to soften.
- Spoon about 1/3 cup of filling slightly below the center of each tortilla, leaving room at the edges.
- Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll tightly from the bottom up, tucking the filling as you go.
- Place each roll seam-side down to keep shape.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium. Lightly spray with oil.
- Place roll-ups seam-side down and cook for 2–3 minutes until golden. Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes.
- Slice diagonally with a sharp knife and serve warm.
Notes
For a crisp finish, sear seam-side down in a hot, oiled nonstick pan until golden. For meal prep, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.