Desk-Ready Chicken & Veggie Wrap
A portable, protein-packed wrap designed for quick assembly at your workstation, featuring tender chicken and crisp vegetables with a creamy hummus base. This american-inspired quick meals (high-protein) ready in about 25 minutes pairs boneless skinless chicken breast, olive oil, garlic powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- pinch salt
- 1 large whole wheat tortilla
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- 2 tbsp hummus
- 1/4 cup baby spinach
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, toss 3 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp dried oregano, and a pinch of salt together. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
- Step 2: Warm the whole wheat tortilla in a dry skillet for 20 seconds per side until pliable.
- Step 3: Spread 2 tbsp hummus evenly over the tortilla, leaving a 1-inch border. Layer 1/4 cup shredded carrots, 1/4 cup thinly sliced cucumber, and 1/4 cup baby spinach on top, then roll tightly from the bottom, tucking in the sides.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Desk-Ready Chicken & Veggie Wrap take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Desk-Ready Chicken & Veggie Wrap?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Desk-Ready Chicken & Veggie Wrap?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Desk-Ready Chicken & Veggie Wrap for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 1 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 1). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Desk-Ready Chicken & Veggie Wrap high-protein?
Yes — this recipe is tagged high-protein based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
This has become our go-to quick meals dish. We make it weekly.
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Quick to prep and the results are amazing. A real keeper.
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Made with what I had on hand and it still came out great.