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Spicy Southwest Chicken Roll-Ups Recipe

Spicy Southwest Chicken Roll-Ups Recipe


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  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 5 1x

Description

Southwest Chicken Roll-Ups showcase a flavor-packed meal blending Mexican-inspired ingredients. Crisp tortillas wrap tender chicken, sharp cheese, and zesty spices for a quick, satisfying dinner you’ll crave again.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (473 ml) chicken, shredded
  • 4 large tortillas, wrap size
  • ½ cup (120 ml) cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) sour cream
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) salsa
  • 1 ½ tbsps (22.5 ml) taco seasoning
  • 1 whole avocado, diced
  • ½ cup (120 ml) tomato, diced
  • 1 ⅓ cups (315 ml) lettuce, shredded
  • 1 cup (240 ml) Fritos, crushed

Instructions

  1. Sauce Preparation: Whisk sour cream, salsa, and taco seasoning in a mixing bowl until smoothly blended, creating a zesty flavor base.
  2. Tortilla Layering: Place tortilla flat, spread sauce on bottom half, leaving a small edge border for clean rolling.
  3. Ingredient Assembly: Layer lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, and shredded chicken across the tortilla, ensuring even distribution.
  4. Crunch Enhancement: Sprinkle crushed Fritos over chicken, adding a crispy texture to the roll-up.
  5. Sauce Finishing: Drizzle additional sauce over ingredients to boost moisture and flavor profile.
  6. Rolling Technique: Fold tortilla sides inward, then roll tightly from bottom to top, encasing all ingredients securely.
  7. Presentation: Slice roll-ups diagonally, showcasing the colorful ingredient cross-section, and serve immediately to maintain optimal texture and temperature.

Notes

  • Sauce Consistency Check: Whisk sauce ingredients thoroughly to prevent separation and ensure a smooth, even coating on tortillas.
  • Tortilla Technique: Spread sauce carefully, leaving a small border to prevent messy spillage when rolling.
  • Crunch Factor Preservation: Add Fritos just before rolling to maintain maximum crispness and prevent sogginess.
  • Temperature Timing: Serve immediately after preparation to keep tortillas soft and ingredients at peak freshness and flavor.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Southwestern American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 5
  • Calories: 405
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 570 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 39 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 21 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg