Description
This Southwest Chicken Wrap is a vibrant explosion of flavors and textures that will brighten any lunch or dinner. With perfectly seasoned chicken, crisp fresh vegetables, and zesty dressing all nestled in a soft tortilla, it’s incredibly satisfying yet feels wonderfully fresh and light.
Ingredients
- Cooked, shredded boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Salt
- Pepper
- Large (10-12 inch) flour tortillas
- Black Beans (drained and rinsed)
- Corn (canned, drained, frozen, or fresh)
- Diced red, yellow, or orange bell peppers
- Finely diced red onion
- Shredded Monterey Jack cheese or a Mexican blend
- Southwest Ranch or Avocado Ranch Dressing
- Avocado (sliced or mashed)
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Extra chili powder
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic powder
- Cayenne (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Chicken & Veggies: If using raw chicken, cook seasoned boneless, skinless breasts or thighs (pan-fry, bake, or grill) until done, then shred or dice. Meanwhile, finely dice your red onion and bell peppers. Drain and rinse black beans and corn thoroughly. Mash or slice your avocado, and chop fresh cilantro.
- Create the Flavorful Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced bell peppers, and red onion. Stir in 1-2 tablespoons of Southwest ranch dressing to moisten, along with a pinch of chili powder, cumin, or a squeeze of fresh lime juice for an extra pop of flavor. Mix gently.
- Warm Tortillas: Quickly warm each large flour tortilla in a dry skillet over medium heat for 15-20 seconds per side, or microwave briefly.
- Assemble the Wrap: Lay a warm tortilla flat. Spread a generous layer of your chosen dressing down the center, leaving about an inch around the edges. Spoon a good portion of your chicken and veggie filling mixture over the dressing.
- Add Final Touches & Fold: Sprinkle with shredded cheese, arrange fresh avocado slices (or a dollop of mashed avocado), and scatter chopped fresh cilantro. Fold in the sides of the tortilla (about 1-2 inches), then tightly roll the tortilla upwards from the bottom. Slice diagonally and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling or Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: These wraps excel for meal prep! Cook and shred chicken, dice vegetables, and mix the chicken/veggie filling ahead. Store components separately in airtight containers in the fridge for 3-4 days. Assemble just before eating with fresh avocado and dressing to prevent sogginess.