Description
Southwest chicken wraps deliver bold Tex-Mex flavors in a quick and satisfying meal. Crisp tortillas filled with zesty seasoned chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy sauce create a perfect handheld lunch you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup (150g) shredded cheddar or monterey jack cheese
- 1 cup (165g) canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup (165g) canned corn, drained
- 4 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup (15g) chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup (60 ml) sour cream or greek yogurt
- ¼ cup (60 ml) salsa (mild, medium, or hot)
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Massage chicken with taco seasoning, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Sear in a hot skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked. Rest briefly, then slice into strips.
- Prepare Wrap Base: Spread sour cream and salsa on tortillas, creating a flavor foundation. Generously sprinkle shredded cheese across the center.
- Layer Ingredients: Position sliced chicken over cheese. Add black beans, corn kernels, and diced tomatoes to build depth and nutrition. Top with creamy avocado slices and fresh chopped cilantro for herbal complexity.
- Wrap and Secure: Fold tortilla sides inward, then roll from bottom upward, creating a tight, compact wrap that encapsulates all ingredients.
- Serve: Slice wraps diagonally. Present immediately with optional salsa or guacamole on the side for additional zesty flavor enhancement.
Notes
- Optimize Chicken Seasoning: Use homemade taco seasoning for more intense, personalized flavor and control over salt content.
- Prevent Wrap Sogginess: Pat ingredients dry before assembling to maintain crisp texture and prevent tortilla from becoming soggy.
- Temperature Control: Rest cooked chicken for 3-5 minutes to retain moisture and ensure even, juicy meat distribution.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap tortillas for lettuce wraps for low-carb option, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for protein boost, and select gluten-free tortillas for sensitive diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southwestern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg