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.
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
- 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.
- Warm tortilla (optional): Warm the tortilla in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds to make it more pliable.
- Assemble wrap: Lay the tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread your chosen sauce(s) in the center of the tortilla.
- Add fillings: Layer the cooked chicken (shredded or sliced), black beans, corn, cheese, lettuce, and salsa or pico de gallo over the sauce.
- Fold and roll: Fold in the sides of the tortilla slightly, then tightly roll up the wrap from the bottom.
- Serve: Cut the wrap in half diagonally, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
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- 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.