Description
This Crunchy Southwestern Chicken Wrap is a flavorful and easy-to-make meal perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Packed with seasoned shredded chicken, black beans, corn, fresh veggies, cheese, and crispy tortilla strips, all rolled in a soft flour tortilla and dressed with ranch or chipotle ranch dressing. It’s a delightful combination of textures and southwestern flavors, ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Wrap Ingredients
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
- ½ cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- ½ cup shredded lettuce
- ¼ cup diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips for crunch
- 2 tablespoons ranch dressing or chipotle ranch
- 1 tablespoon salsa
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: In a bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken breast with salsa and taco seasoning. Mix thoroughly until the chicken is evenly coated with flavors.
- Warm the tortillas: Slightly warm the flour tortillas either in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or in a dry skillet for a minute to make them pliable and easier to fold.
- Assemble the wraps: Spread 1 tablespoon of ranch or chipotle ranch dressing onto the center of each warmed tortilla. Layer evenly with the seasoned chicken, black beans, corn kernels, shredded cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, and tortilla strips or crushed chips.
- Add cilantro: Sprinkle fresh chopped cilantro on top of the layered ingredients if using, for an extra burst of flavor.
- Fold and roll: Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll it tightly from one end to the other, securing all the fillings inside. Slice each wrap in half diagonally.
- Optional toasting: For added crunch, heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and toast each wrapped half for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Serve immediately while warm and enjoy the crunchy, flavorful southwestern chicken wrap.
Notes
- For extra crunch and warmth, lightly toast the wrap in a skillet for 2–3 minutes per side after assembling.
- Substitute ranch dressing with Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangier alternative.
- You can use either fresh, frozen, or canned corn kernels depending on availability.
- Adding fresh avocado slices would be a delicious, creamy addition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southwestern-American
