Southwest Chicken Wraps (Printable)
Spiced chicken wraps with fresh vegetables and creamy southwest sauce
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 14 oz), cut into thin strips
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Wraps & Veggies
09 - 4 large flour tortillas (10 inch diameter)
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 (fresh, frozen, or canned)
14 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
15 - 1/2 avocado, sliced
→ Southwest Sauce
16 - 1/4 cup sour cream
17 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
18 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
19 - 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
20 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
21 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
22 - Salt and pepper to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine chicken strips with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Toss until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked through and lightly browned. Remove from heat.
03 - Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, hot sauce (if desired), chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until warm and pliable for easy rolling.
05 - Lay each tortilla flat and spread 1-2 tablespoons of southwest sauce down the center. Layer with lettuce, cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, red onion, and sliced avocado.
06 - Fold in both sides of the tortilla and roll up tightly from bottom to top to form a secure wrap. Slice each wrap in half diagonally and serve immediately, or wrap in foil for portable meals.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The southwest sauce hits every flavor note creamy tangy smoky and makes everything taste better
- You can prep everything ahead and assemble in seconds for the fastest weekday dinner ever
02 -
- Do not skip warming the tortillas because cold tortillas crack and make wrapping frustrating
- The sauce needs at least 10 minutes in the fridge for the flavors to meld together
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry before seasoning so the spices stick better and create a nice crust
- Let the wraps rest for a few minutes after rolling before slicing so they hold their shape