Southwest Chicken Wraps (Printable)

Flavorful wraps with spiced chicken, fresh vegetables, beans, corn, and creamy southwest sauce.

# What You'll 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 & Vegetables

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 (optional)
20 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
21 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
22 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

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 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 (if using), chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to make the southwest sauce.
04 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
05 - Lay each tortilla flat and spread 1-2 tablespoons of southwest sauce down the center. Top with lettuce, cooked chicken, tomatoes, black beans, corn, red onion, and avocado.
06 - Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll up tightly from the bottom to form a wrap. Slice each wrap in half. Serve immediately or wrap in foil for on-the-go meals.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you put way more thought into it
  • The creamy southwest sauce is the kind of thing you will want to put on everything else you make
02 -
  • Do not skip warming the tortillas because cold ones will crack and make a mess
  • The sauce thickens slightly if it sits in the fridge so you might want to thin it with a little extra lime juice
03 -
  • Let the chicken rest for a couple of minutes after cooking so the juices redistribute
  • Do not overstuff the wraps or they will be impossible to roll neatly

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