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Healthy Whole Grain Chicken Wraps and Pinwheels

March 27, 2017 Updated: May 18, 2020 By Julie Menghini 49 Comments

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Healthy Whole Grain Chicken Wraps and Pinwheels is one recipe that can help make meal planning a little easier. And a meal or snack you can feel good about your family eating.

I know how creative you have to be to keep up with everyone’s schedule and figuring out how to keep them alive and happy at the same time.

Last weekend we stopped by some friends of ours and Momma buzzed in with child number two after soccer practice to tell papa to feed child number one before his activity.

It reminded me of when our children were running in different directions all the time.

Two chicken wraps on a white plate with sliced strawberries and stalks of celery.

One of the things that were always important to me is that we ate delicious and nutritious food. With a little meal planning and some creativity, it doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming.

A plate of pinwheels made with sliced chicken and vegetable wrap. Strawberries and stalks of celery sit next to the pinwheels.

My children loved wraps. Putting food in a tortilla just made it kid-friendly.

They loved eating food that they didn’t have to cut and I love that I can make the filling ahead and just roll them up as I need them.

Making chicken wrap pinwheels makes a fun finger-friendly meal or snack idea.

Whole wheat chicken wraps are perfect to pack for school lunch, in between events, or as an afternoon snack.

A white plate holding a chicken wrap with slices of strawberries and stalks of celery. A glass of milk sit in the background.

I got the idea for the chicken filling when I recently went to a french bistro for lunch. I had chicken salad and knew it wasn’t made with mayonnaise.

It was light and delicious. John doesn’t eat mayonnaise so I knew if I made it like the bistro he would like it.

This post is sponsored by Hiland Dairy but the opinions here, and love I have for their products and their story are all my own. 

I used Hiland Dairy Light Sour Cream and blended it with an Italian spice blend, a little bit of Parmesan cheese, some grilled chicken and veggies.

Some fruit and veggies on the side with a glass of Hiland milk make a well-balanced meal that’s packed with nutrition and protein.

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Cutting the whole grain chicken wraps into slices make fun pinwheels that are perfect for little fingers or an easy after school snack.

Big fingers like them as well. John has eaten these chicken wraps for lunch for the last couple of days.

They satisfied his hunger without having him falling asleep at work from a food coma and lasted even through his afternoon workout!

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Healthy Whole Grain Chicken Wraps and Pinwheels

A busy schedule doesn't mean you can't make meal planning nutritious and delicious! Healthy Whole Grain Chicken Wraps and Pinwheels are fun and easy too!
Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Servings 4 people
Author Julie Menghini
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked chicken diced into small pieces – I grilled mine you could use leftovers or even a rotisserie chicken from the store
  • 1/4 cup Hiland Light sour cream
  • 1 tbsp shredded or grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp dried Italian spice blend
  • 1 tbsp thinly diced celery
  • 1 tbsp sliced spinach leaves 3-4 leaves
  • 2 tbsp diced tomatoes I seeded mine
  • 4 whole wheat tortillas

Instructions

  • Stir all of the ingredients together.
  • Spread 1/4 cup of mixture on each tortilla. Roll tightly. Serve as wraps or slice into pinwheels.

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Notes

Ingredients should all be cut into small pieces. Larger pieces tend to fall out of the wrap while eating.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 346mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 1.9mg
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
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Comments

  1. Mike says

    May 26, 2020 at 12:08 pm

    These are great to take to parties. Have left them whole or cut into pinwheels

    Reply
  2. [email protected] says

    April 3, 2017 at 11:51 pm

    These are perfect for my lunch at work or snack – looks delicious, too. Thanks for sharing, Julie.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 4, 2017 at 9:34 pm

      Thank you Jhuls!

      Reply
  3. [email protected] says

    April 3, 2017 at 9:50 am

    I love a good wrap for lunch (my kids, surprisingly, are a little hit and miss on the subject), but I’m always making it a little too simple. This definitely reminds me to start putting a little bit more into my meal, even when it is ultra-fast and on-the-go. Cheers!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 4, 2017 at 8:03 am

      Thank you so much, Sean! Who can figure those kids out? I know mine proclaimed daily what they didn’t like and it changed daily! Thank you for stopping over!

      Reply
  4. Michaela Kenkel says

    April 2, 2017 at 9:52 pm

    Pinwheels are one of my favorite appetizers!! These are GREAT!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 3, 2017 at 9:05 am

      Thank you, Michaela! They were so easy to snack on while I was trying to get things done too.

      Reply
  5. Jennifer A Stewart says

    April 2, 2017 at 7:45 pm

    My hubby isn’t a fan of mayo either and when I make tuna salad or such I use sour cream too! I love these wraps for after school tennis practice and running errands. Also great starter for a party!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 2, 2017 at 7:59 pm

      Thank you, Jennifer! I loved the freshness of this light sour cream versus the heaviness of mayo.

      Reply
  6. Leah says

    April 1, 2017 at 11:48 pm

    This sounds so healthy and delicious! Makes for a great choice to have it as an appetizer or a meal, I love that! I love the flavors you have in here, and that there is crunch in it, always makes for a better sandwich! Yum!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 2, 2017 at 4:19 pm

      Thank you so much, Leah! I’m with you, I love it when a recipe can do double duty.

      Reply
  7. Christie says

    April 1, 2017 at 2:36 pm

    These look SO yummy!! I love wraps and pinwheels. They’re the ultimate brunch and party food. Yum!

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    • Julie Menghini says

      April 2, 2017 at 4:24 pm

      Thank you, Christie! They just make the perfect finger food.

      Reply
  8. Debra C. says

    April 1, 2017 at 9:20 am

    Love this healthy easy option for lunch & snacks – I make my hubby’s lunch every morning and these would be a delicious yummy sandwich!!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 2, 2017 at 4:25 pm

      Thank you Debra! It would be an easy lunch to put together and a nice switch if he eats a lot of sandwiches. John sure enjoys them.

      Reply
  9. Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen says

    March 31, 2017 at 11:10 pm

    I love that you used sour cream in these instead of mayo! Such a tasty alternative. I could probably eat my weight int these pinwheels; they look so delicious!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 2, 2017 at 4:30 pm

      Thank you Ashlyn! They made a very easy lunch to snack on while I was busy with other chores.

      Reply
  10. Lisa | Garlic & Zest says

    March 31, 2017 at 5:48 pm

    This sounds like a great potable lunch. I make my husband’s lunches every day and he loves chicken salad. This sounds like such a healthy version, I know he’d love it! And tortillas are such a great alternative to plain bread.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 2, 2017 at 4:31 pm

      Thank you, Lisa! I’d never used sour cream before but the light isn’t overly tart and very creamy which I really enjoyed.

      Reply
  11. debi at Life Currents says

    March 31, 2017 at 2:31 pm

    I love pinwheels like this. So yummy, fun, and I love that they’re still healthy!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 2, 2017 at 4:32 pm

      Thanks Debi! It was very easy to eat the props that day LOL!

      Reply
  12. Lynn | The Road to Honey says

    March 31, 2017 at 12:35 pm

    It’s been eons since I last made pinwheel wraps. I used to make them all the time before I got married. They’re so much fun to eat and also very portable. Loving that you used the light sour cream inside of mayo. And of course anything with a little parmesan cheese action is tops in my book.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 2, 2017 at 4:34 pm

      Thank you, Lynn! We really enjoyed them and I think that’s going to be my go too. John loved the switch up from sandwiches for lunch too.

      Reply
  13. Monika Dabrowski says

    March 31, 2017 at 10:40 am

    What a lovely and simple lunch idea, Julie! I like the fact you’ve used whole wheat wraps, makes it so much healthier too! Thanks for sharing with FF:)

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 2, 2017 at 4:35 pm

      Thank you, Monika! We really enjoyed them. Thank you so much for co-hosting FF this week!

      Reply
  14. Sandra Shaffer says

    March 30, 2017 at 8:41 pm

    Simple and flavorful, plus nutritious! The parmesan cheese with the chicken is perfect. Now I’m hungry and I just ate 😉

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 2, 2017 at 4:41 pm

      Thank you, Sandra! I liked the bit of parmesan and it helped bind everything together which helped in the pinwheels.

      Reply
  15. [email protected]'s Dinnertime Dish says

    March 30, 2017 at 3:45 pm

    These sound so delicious! So perfect for a quick and easy meal!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 2, 2017 at 7:43 pm

      Thank you, Lisa! They are very quick and made for a great lunch.

      Reply
  16. Angela says

    March 30, 2017 at 1:11 pm

    A perfect simple meal with great flavor… sounds like a winner to me!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 2, 2017 at 7:44 pm

      Thank you, Angela! Perfect for an after workout snack too.

      Reply
  17. Meghan | Fox and Briar says

    March 30, 2017 at 12:28 pm

    Love this as a healthy snack! Wraps are so fun and easy!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 2, 2017 at 7:48 pm

      Thank you, Meghan! It was so easy to snack on the props LOL!

      Reply
  18. Tamara Andersen says

    March 30, 2017 at 8:45 am

    I love new ways to use a rotisserie or (my own) roasted chicken! This looks fantastic!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 2, 2017 at 7:50 pm

      Thank you Tamara! So quick and easy too.

      Reply
  19. Michelle says

    March 29, 2017 at 9:38 pm

    My husband doesn’t like mayo either…I’ll have to try this!

    Reply
  20. [email protected] says

    March 29, 2017 at 3:20 pm

    These are perfect for a quick, healthy lunch. I’m sure they are delicious too! 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      March 29, 2017 at 7:41 pm

      They really were pretty tasty Ana! John ate them for lunch 3 days in a row!

      Reply
  21. Bam's Kitchen says

    March 29, 2017 at 8:18 am

    Life is just so busy! Having this easy and delicious recipe that you can make in advance is a great time saver. Love your video!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      March 29, 2017 at 8:49 am

      Thank you so much Bobbie! They were so easy to put together and made a great quick lunch idea.

      Reply
  22. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

    March 27, 2017 at 8:28 pm

    These little pinwheels are adorable :). I love meals that are simple, quick, and healthy! You just can’t beat something satisfying that’s still easy to make. I hate mayo too; using sour cream is a great idea as a sub!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      March 28, 2017 at 8:58 am

      Thank you, Kelsie! I like the light version too because it’s not real tangy. I want my herbs and other ingredients to shine.

      Reply
  23. Sarah @ Champagne Tastes says

    March 27, 2017 at 8:07 pm

    Why do I always forget about making wraps for my lunches?? This looks delicious- what a great, packable lunch options!!

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    • Julie Menghini says

      March 28, 2017 at 8:59 am

      Thank you, Sarah! I’m with you, I get on a kick and then poof it leaves my brain.

      Reply
  24. [email protected] says

    March 27, 2017 at 12:04 pm

    I didn’t used to like or eat chicken salad because of the mayonnaise, but then I just started finding ways to eat it without the mayo; ways just like this one! This recipe looks great Julie 🙂

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    • Julie Menghini says

      March 27, 2017 at 2:08 pm

      Thank you Jess. I never had it any other way than with mayo but like this so much better.

      Reply
  25. Judith Graber says

    March 27, 2017 at 8:15 am

    I recently finished eating some pinwheels I bought at Kroger and was thinking I need to make my own. They make a quick and light snack/lunch. Especially when I am on the go most of the time… Thanks for sharing Julie!

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    • Julie Menghini says

      March 27, 2017 at 2:10 pm

      Thank you Judi. It’s just hard stopping for lunch sometimes but I love grabbing these little bites which is so much better than going hungry and then over eating dinner.

      Reply

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