Cranberry Pecan Chicken Wrap (Printable Version)

Tender chicken, dried cranberries, pecans, and crisp greens combined in a flavorful wrap.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken Salad

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
02 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
03 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries
08 - 1/3 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
09 - 1/4 cup celery, finely diced
10 - 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced

→ Wrap Assembly

11 - 4 large spinach or plain flour tortillas (10-inch)
12 - 2 cups mixed salad greens (baby spinach, arugula, romaine)
13 - Optional: 1/2 cup thinly sliced apple or pear

# Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
02 - Add diced chicken, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, celery, and green onions to the dressing; gently fold until evenly combined.
03 - Taste the mixture and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
04 - Microwave tortillas for 10 seconds to soften and make pliable.
05 - Place one tortilla flat, layer 1/2 cup mixed greens in the center, then top with approximately 3/4 cup chicken salad; add apple or pear slices if using.
06 - Fold the sides of the tortilla inward and roll tightly from the bottom to encase the filling securely.
07 - Cut each wrap diagonally in half and serve immediately, or wrap tightly in parchment for later use.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • Festive combination of sweet cranberries and crunchy pecans
  • Creamy and easy-to-assemble wrap ideal for holidays
02 -
  • Use gluten-free wraps to make this dish gluten-free.
  • Substitute walnuts or almonds if you prefer a nut variation.
03 -
  • Toast pecans in a dry skillet for extra crunch and flavor.
  • Warm tortillas slightly to prevent cracking during wrapping.
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