Description
Southwestern chicken wraps bring zesty flavors dancing across crisp tortillas with bold Mexican-inspired ingredients. Spicy grilled chicken, fresh salsa, and creamy avocado create a quick meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Wrap Components and Toppings:
- 4 large burrito-sized flour tortillas
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded monterey jack or cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) corn kernels, drained
- 1 large ripe tomato, diced
- 1 ripe avocado, cut into slices
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sour cream or plain greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) salsa, any heat level
Instructions
- Prepare a zesty seasoning blend by whisking olive oil with taco seasoning, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly coat chicken breasts with the spiced oil mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Preheat a skillet to medium-high heat for approximately 2-3 minutes until hot.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken in the skillet, cooking for 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from heat and let it rest for 3-5 minutes to retain moisture.
- While chicken rests, slice avocado, dice tomatoes, and organize remaining ingredients.
- Lay a fresh tortilla on a clean work surface.
- Spread a thin layer of sour cream and salsa across the center of the tortilla.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese as the first layer over the sauce.
- Slice the rested chicken into thin strips and arrange over the cheese.
- Layer black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and avocado slices evenly.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro for added flavor.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla inward to prevent filling from falling out.
- Tightly roll the wrap from bottom to top, ensuring a compact and secure seal.
- Optional: Slice diagonally and serve immediately for maximum freshness.
Notes
- Use high-quality taco seasoning for a robust, authentic flavor that elevates the entire wrap’s taste profile.
- Choose fresh, ripe avocados that are slightly soft to the touch for creamy, smooth texture without stringiness.
- Slice chicken against the grain to ensure tender, easy-to-bite pieces that don’t fall apart when eating the wrap.
- Consider warming tortillas briefly on a skillet to increase flexibility and prevent cracking during rolling.
- Add extra protein by incorporating greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a healthier, protein-rich alternative.
- Create a vegetarian version by substituting chicken with grilled portobello mushrooms or seasoned tofu for similar texture.
- Cook extra chicken and prepare wrap components separately to assemble quickly during busy weekdays.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg