Grab-and-go or pre-made meals can be critical when managing caregiving and the rest of life’s demands. Dishes like these easy chicken & avocado pinwheels can be made ahead of time or even left as a meal for when a caretaker can’t be present to cook.
Not only are these pinwheels convenient, they’re also delicious and packed with nutritious ingredients like spinach, avocado and Greek yogurt—all staples in a healthy, well-rounded diet. Additionally, opting for whole wheat tortillas helps provide some extra fiber to support your senior’s gut health.
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2-3
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- ¼ cup spinach, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red chili pepper
- 1 ½ tablespoon Greek yogurt
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2-3 whole wheat tortillas
Instructions:
- Bring a large pot of water to boil.
- Boil chicken breasts for about 10 minutes or until cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove cooked chicken from water and shred with two forks.
- In a bowl, combine chicken, spinach, spices and yogurt. Mix.
- Spread chicken mix and avocados longways across a tortilla.
- Roll up tortilla, and place toothpicks at every ½ inch or so.
- Cut tortilla roll-up in between toothpicks.
- Repeat steps 5-7 on a new tortilla until all chicken mix is used. Enjoy!
Make it a meal
If the senior you’re taking care of has a big appetite, these wraps might just serve as one component of a meal. Some great pairing ideas are below:
- Fruit salad
- Chopped veggies
- Brown rice
- Broccoli salad
- Cup of soup
Per serving*: 410 calories; fat 22g; saturated fat 6g; cholesterol 100mg; sodium 290mg; carbohydrate 16g; fiber 5g; total sugars 1g; added sugars 0g; protein 36g; calcium 12%DV; iron 16%DV; potassium 17%DV
*Please note: Nutrition variation may happen due to ingredient sourcing and measurement variations.
