Southwest Chicken Wrap
This flavorful, fresh, and easy-to-prepare Southwest Chicken Wrap makes the perfect lunch or quick dinner! Loaded with tender grilled chicken, crunchy veggies, creamy avocado, zesty dressing, and Southwest-inspired spices, it’s healthy, filling, and irresistibly tasty. Perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a satisfying meal on-the-go! 🥙✨
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, sliced or shredded
- 4 large flour tortillas (whole wheat or regular)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup corn (fresh or canned)
- ½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Southwest Sauce:
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
🔄 Substitutions
- Chicken: Substitute with cooked steak, shrimp, or tofu for protein variety.
- Flour Tortillas: Replace with spinach or gluten-free tortillas as desired.
- Dairy: Swap sour cream with dairy-free yogurt for lactose-free sauce.
- Veggies: Customize with bell peppers, jalapeños, or spinach.
🌯 How to Make
Step 1: Prepare the Sauce
In a bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and set aside.
Step 2: Assemble the Wrap
Warm tortillas slightly. Spread each tortilla with Southwest sauce, then layer chicken, shredded cheese, lettuce, avocado slices, corn, black beans, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro (if using).
Step 3: Wrap & Serve
Roll tightly, folding sides inward to keep ingredients secure. Slice wrap diagonally in half, if desired, and serve immediately.
🌶️ Mix-ins (Optional)
- Crispy bacon bits
- Sliced jalapeños for spice
- Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- Shredded pepper jack cheese
✅ Recipe Tips
- Warm tortillas briefly in the microwave or skillet for easy rolling without tearing.
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick and convenient preparation.
- Avoid overstuffing wraps to prevent breaking or falling apart.
📦 Storage
- Refrigerator: Store wraps tightly wrapped in foil or plastic wrap for up to 2 days.
- Meal Prep: Keep sauce separate and assemble wraps just before serving for best texture.
🍽️ Recipe Variations
- Southwest Chicken Salad: Skip tortillas and serve ingredients as a salad over greens.
- Grilled Wrap: Grill wrapped tortillas briefly in a skillet or panini press until golden and crispy.
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap: Replace sauce with buffalo sauce, add blue cheese crumbles and celery sticks.
❓ FAQs
Can I make wraps ahead of time?
Yes, store in the fridge up to two days, but for maximum freshness, assemble just before eating or keep sauce separate.
Is this wrap spicy?
It has mild heat. For extra spice, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
Can I freeze the wraps?
Not recommended as fresh veggies like lettuce and avocado lose quality when frozen.
Enjoy your flavorful and easy Southwest Chicken Wrap! 🌯🥑✨
