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Quick and easy chicken tortillas
These tortillas use leftover cooked chicken. A great midweek meal!
What you need
- 3 tsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, peeled, halved and sliced
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 350 g skinless, boneless cooked chicken, cut into strips
- 1 green pepper, cored, de-seeded and chopped
- 400 g canned chopped tomatoes
- 425 g canned red kidney beans
- seasoning
- 6 flour tortillas
- 50 g cheddar cheese
- to serve
- 75 ml creme fraiche
Method
Heat the oil in a frying pan. Fry the onion, garlic and chilli for 3 min until softened. Add the pepper and cooked chicken. Cook for 3-5 min.
Add the tomatoes, kidney beans and seasoning. Simmer together for 10-15 min until thickened slightly.
Warm the tortillas according to pack instructions.
Divide the filling between tortillas. Roll up to incorporate the mixture. Arrange in an ovenproof dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Grill under a preheated medium grill for 3-5 min until cheese is melted and golden.
Drizzle over the creme fraiche or yogurt to serve.
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Preparation 15 minutes Cook 19 minutes Total 34 minutes -
Energy 362 kcal/serving Fat 4.47 g/serving Carbohydrates 204.62 g/serving Glycaemic Index 33 Glycaemic Load 11.36 
Serving suggestion
Add chopped fresh coriander to the filling before rolling the tortillas.
Cook's tip
| Per portion | Per 100g | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kj) | 1515 | 552 | 10475 | 8350 |
| Energy (kcal) | 362 | 132 | 2500 | 2000 |
| Protein (g) | 28.2 | 10.3 | ||
| Carbohydrate (g) | 34.5 | 12.6 | 345 | 275 |
| Fat (g) | 12.3 | 4.47 | 95 | 70 |
| Fat (saturated) (g) | 4.82 | 1.75 | ||
| Fibre (g) | 6.84 | 2.49 | ||
| Sodium (mg) | 513 | 186 | ||
| Salt (equivalent) (g) | 1.28 | 0.47 | 7 | 5 |
| Per Portion | Per 100g | RDA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (µg) | 111 | 40.7 | 800 |
| Vitamin B-12 (µg) | 0.31 | 0.11 | 1 |
| Vitamin B-6 (mg) | 0.51 | 0.19 | 2 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 22.5 | 8.20 | 60 |
| Vitamin D (µg) | 1.51 | 0.55 | 266 |
| Vitamin E (mg) | 1.21 | 0.44 | 10 |
| Zinc (mg) | 1.68 | 0.61 | 15 |
| Calcium (mg) | 171 | 62.3 | 800 |
| Folate (mcg) | 90.9 | 33.1 | 200 |
| Iron (mg) | 3.15 | 1.15 | 14 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 60.1 | 21.9 | 300 |
| Niacin (mg) | 10.1 | 3.67 | 18 |
| Pantothenic acid (mg) | 1.07 | 0.39 | 6 |
| Riboflavin (mg) | 0.30 | 0.11 | 1.6 |
| Phosphorous (mg) | 317 | 115 | 800 |
| Thiamin (mg) | 0.34 | 0.12 | 1.4 |
This recipe is:
Demi-veg
Citrus free
Corn-free
Egg free
Peanut free
Shellfish free
Yeast free
What the text colours mean:
- Low in fat
- High in fibre
- Rich source
- Known source
This recipe is estimated to provide the nutritional content shown alongside.
The following ingredients were not included in the calculations because their contribution to nutrition is negligible seasoning or unavailable
IMPORTANT: You should consult a doctor before making any significant dietary changes. The information presented here or made available through this website is intended as a guide to help you plan a healthy diet. It is not intended to replace or substitute for the services of trained health professionals.
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