Southwest Chicken Wraps (Printable Version)
Seasoned chicken with fresh veggies and creamy southwest sauce in warm tortillas for a satisfying handheld meal.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 14 oz), cut into thin strips
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp chili powder
04 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Wraps & Veggies
09 - 4 large flour tortillas (10 inch)
10 - 1 cup romaine lettuce, thinly sliced
11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
12 - 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
13 - 1/2 cup corn kernels
14 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
15 - 1/2 avocado, sliced
→ Southwest Sauce
16 - 1/4 cup sour cream
17 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
18 - 1 tbsp lime juice
19 - 1 tsp hot sauce
20 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
21 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
22 - Salt and pepper to taste
# How-To:
01 - Toss chicken strips with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove from heat.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, hot sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
04 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable and easy to fold.
05 - Lay each tortilla flat and spread 1-2 tablespoons of southwest sauce down the center. Layer with lettuce, cooked chicken, tomatoes, black beans, corn, red onion, and avocado.
06 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll up tightly from the bottom to form a secure wrap. Slice in half and serve immediately or wrap in foil for portable meals.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The creamy southwest sauce ties everything together with just enough kick
- You can prep all the components ahead and assemble in minutes
- They hit that perfect sweet spot between fresh and satisfying
02 -
- Overcrowding the pan when cooking chicken will steam it instead of searing it
- Let the chicken rest for a minute after cooking so the juices redistribute
- Dont overfill the wraps or theyll burst when you try to roll them
03 -
- Warm your tortillas properly or they will tear when you fold them
- Dont skip the lime juice in the sauce, it makes all the difference