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SOUTHWEST CHICKEN WRAP

This Southwest Chicken Wrap is a quick, easy, and flavorful meal perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Tender chicken is seasoned with Southwest spices, then combined with your favorite fixings like black beans, corn, cheese, and a zesty sauce, all wrapped up in a tortilla.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 wrap
Calories: 500 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients

Chicken:
  • 1 boneless skinless chicken breast (about 6 ounces) or 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil if cooking chicken
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
Wrap:
  • 1 large flour tortilla 10-12 inch
Fillings:
  • ¼ cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • ¼ cup corn fresh, frozen, or canned
  • ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese or a Mexican blend
  • ¼ cup chopped lettuce romaine or iceberg
  • 2 tablespoons salsa or pico de gallo
Sauce (choose one or combine):
  • 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
  • 1 tablespoon Chipotle mayo mayonnaise mixed with chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Avocado Crema mashed avocado mixed with lime juice, cilantro, and salt

Instructions

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  1. Cook chicken (if needed): If using raw chicken, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken breast. Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before shredding or slicing.
  2. Warm tortilla (optional): Warm the tortilla in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds to make it more pliable.
  3. Assemble wrap: Lay the tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread your chosen sauce(s) in the center of the tortilla.
  4. Add fillings: Layer the cooked chicken (shredded or sliced), black beans, corn, cheese, lettuce, and salsa or pico de gallo over the sauce.
  5. Fold and roll: Fold in the sides of the tortilla slightly, then tightly roll up the wrap from the bottom.
  6. Serve: Cut the wrap in half diagonally, if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Variations:

  • Chicken: You can use leftover cooked chicken, rotisserie chicken, or even canned chicken for this recipe. Tortilla: Use a large flour tortilla for the best results. You can also use a whole wheat tortilla for a healthier option. Fillings: Get creative with your fillings! You can add other ingredients, such as bell peppers, onions, avocado, or jalapeños. Sauce: The sauce is what brings all the flavors together. Choose a sauce that complements the other ingredients.

    Variations:

    Spicy Southwest Chicken Wrap: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or some chopped jalapeños to the chicken seasoning or the sauce. Vegetarian Southwest Wrap: Use black beans or pinto beans instead of chicken. Grilled Southwest Chicken Wrap: Grill the chicken instead of cooking it in a skillet. Crunchy Southwest Chicken Wrap: Add some crushed tortilla chips or crispy lettuce to the wrap for added crunch. BBQ Chicken Wrap: Use BBQ sauce instead of the Southwest seasonings and other sauces.

  • Chicken: You can use leftover cooked chicken, rotisserie chicken, or even canned chicken for this recipe.
  • Tortilla: Use a large flour tortilla for the best results. You can also use a whole wheat tortilla for a healthier option.
  • Fillings: Get creative with your fillings! You can add other ingredients, such as bell peppers, onions, avocado, or jalapeños.
  • Sauce: The sauce is what brings all the flavors together. Choose a sauce that complements the other ingredients.
  • Spicy Southwest Chicken Wrap: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or some chopped jalapeños to the chicken seasoning or the sauce.
  • Vegetarian Southwest Wrap: Use black beans or pinto beans instead of chicken.
  • Grilled Southwest Chicken Wrap: Grill the chicken instead of cooking it in a skillet.
  • Crunchy Southwest Chicken Wrap: Add some crushed tortilla chips or crispy lettuce to the wrap for added crunch.
  • BBQ Chicken Wrap: Use BBQ sauce instead of the Southwest seasonings and other sauces.

Nutrition Information

Calories 500kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 20g (31%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1wrap

Amount Per Serving

Calories 500

% Daily Value*

Calories 500kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 20g 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.