WW Tender Chicken Wrapped in Tortillas with Cheese Sauce

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The WW Tender Chicken Wrapped in Tortillas with Cheese Sauce is a tasty and comforting meal. We prepare these wraps with chicken breasts, cooking spray, Italian seasoning, mozzarella cheese, seasoning, cheddar cheese, nonfat plain Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and light high-fiber tortillas. These wraps contain 39 grams of protein and 330 calories. We make these wraps in almost twenty-five minutes. Store this WW Tender Chicken Wrapped in Tortillas with Light Creamy Cheese Sauce for three days in the refrigerator. You may serve these wraps with cucumber tomato salad, garlic green beans, roasted broccoli, roasted cauliflower, chopped fresh tomatoes, cucumber yogurt sauce, or mild hot sauce.

STATS:

  • Cook time: 15 minutes
  • Preparation time: 10 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Total time: 25 minutes
  • Course: Main
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Serving size: 1 wrap
  • Calories: 330 kcal
  • Serving: 4

EQUIPMENT:

  • Skillet
  • Bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Plate
  • Airtight storage container
  • Knife
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Cutting board

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 large diced boneless chicken breasts
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Quarter tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ¾ cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Quarter tsp salt
  • 4 light high-fiber tortillas
  • Quarter cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Half cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CHICKEN BREAST:

  • It gives lean protein and a tender texture to the dish. Chicken absorbs the garlic, onion, and Italian seasoning properly. You may use skinless turkey breast as per your preference.

COOKING SPRAY:

  • It prevent the chicken from sticking to the skillet while keeping the recipe light. You may use 1 teaspoon olive oil as a replacement.

ITALIAN SEASONING:

  • It gives a simple blend of herbs and adds extra flavor to the chicken. It makes the filling more aromatic. You may use dried oregano, basil, or thyme as a replacement.

REDUCED-FAT CHEDDAR:

  • The cheddar gives a stronger cheesy flavor and adds a flavorful finish to the wraps. You may use reduced-fat Colby Jack as an alternative.

NONFAT PLAIN GREEK YOGURT:

  • It gives creaminess to the sauce without requiring large amount of cream cheese. It also adds protein and keeps the filling moist. You may use low-fat Greek yogurt as a replacement.

DIJON MUSTARD:

  • It gives a mild tangy flavor to the creamy sauce and make the sauce flavorful. Utilize yellow mustard as another option.

LEMON JUICE:

  • It gives freshness and maintains the creamy cheese flavor. It helps keep the sauce bright and flavorful. You may use a small amount of white vinegar as a substitute.

LIGHT HIGH-FIBER TORTILLAS:

  • They hold the chicken and creamy cheese filling together while keeping the recipe lighter. You may use whole-wheat tortillas as a replacement.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, put the chicken breasts on the cutting board and trim the visible fat.
  2. Cut the chicken breasts into small pieces then put them in the bowl.
  3. Include garlic powder, salt, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and black pepper then mix them perfectly.
  4. Mix nonfat Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice in the small bowl to make the smooth sauce.
  5. Coat the skillet & warm it on normal flame, and then cook the seasoned chicken for almost ten minutes.
  6. Slower the flame to low when chicken cooks and include the Greek yogurt mixture.
  7. Gently stir the chicken and sprinkle reduced-fat mozzarella in the skillet.
  8. Warm the tortillas in a clean skillet then put one warm tortilla in the plate.
  9. Include the creamy cheese mixture & one-fourth of the chicken in the middle of the tortilla.
  10. Sprinkle one-fourth of the reduced-fat cheddar on the filling and repeat the steps with leftover tortillas.
  11. Now fold the sides of the tortillas and bottom edge on the filling.
  12. Roll the tortillas tightly upward and cook the wraps for just two minutes.
  13. Lastly, cool the wraps for only two minutes, and then serve them warm.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SALADS:

  • Cucumber Tomato Salad
  • Garden Salad
  • Greek Salad
  • Crunchy Coleslaw
  • Spinach Salad

ROASTED VEGETABLES:

  • Roasted Broccoli
  • Roasted Zucchini
  • Garlic Green Beans
  • Roasted Cauliflower
  • Sheet-Pan Vegetables

TOPPINGS:

  • Fresh Pico de Gallo
  • Tomato Salsa
  • Cucumber Salsa
  • Chopped Fresh Tomatoes
  • Fresh Cilantro

DIPS:

  • Greek Yogurt Ranch
  • Fresh Salsa
  • Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
  • Light Garlic Yogurt Dip
  • Mild Hot Sauce

TIPS:

  • Cut the chicken into small pieces, so the chicken will remain tender and cook uniformly.
  • Heat the tortillas first and then fill, so they roll easily and becomes soft.
  • Include the veggies in the filling to make the wraps extra flavorful and filling.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put the wraps in the closed box and refrigerate for 3 days.

FREEZER:

  • Store the cooked filliing for two months and assemble with fresh tortillas before eating.

FAQs:

Could we prepare this recipe without utilizing oil?

  • Yes, you may use cooking spray to cook the chicken to get an oil-free version.

Are regular tortillas perfect for including?

  • Yes, you may use regular tortillas, although the Points will increase.

Is Greek yogurt a perfect choice for the creamy sauce?

  • Yes, you can use nonfat Greek yogurt, as it delivers the sauce a creamy texture when keeping the recipe lighter.

Will we utilize remaining cooked chicken?

  • Yes, you may use cooked chicken and warm it with the seasonings before including the creamy sauce and cheese.

Which makes the wraps difficult to roll?

  • Cold or dry tortillas will crack when rolling so warm them before including the filling.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Net carbs: 20 g

Iron: 2.3 mg

Total carbs: 27 g

Calories: 330 kcal

Vitamin A: 300 IU

Fiber: 7 g

Calcium: 320 mg

Protein: 39 g

Sodium: 650 mg

Potassium: 560 mg

Weight Watcher Points: 7 Points