Friday, August 8, 2008

Friday Night Recipe

Southwestern Chicken Wraps and Salad (serves 2)

2 leftover chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
Garlic powder
Chili powder
Ground cumin
1 box Southwestern or Spanish flavored rice (ex: Rice-a-Roni)
1 avocado, sliced in half, pit removed
Lime juice (optional)
Sour cream
1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes
Whole wheat wraps (1-2 per person)
Bag of pre-washed salad
Salad dressing of choice

1) Cook the flavored rice according to the package instructions. Meanwhile, sprinkle the chicken pieces with each of the spices and microwave for 30-60 seconds to warm.
2) When the rice is finished, add 1/4 of the tomatoes in the 15-oz. can and 3 Tbls of the liquid from the can. Lightly toss with the rice and warm over low heat. Toss with the warmed, spiced chicken.
3) Meanwhile, scoop the avocado flesh out from the skin into a small bowl and mash well with a fork. Stir in the juice of 1/2 a lime, if you wish.
4) Smear 2 Tbls of mashed avocado and 1 Tbls sour cream in the middle of a wrap. Add about 1/4 - 1/2 cup chicken and rice mixture. If you wish, microwave for 15 seconds to warm the cream and avocado. Fold the bottom of the wrap up and fold the two sides in. Serve with the salad on the side.

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