Southwest Chicken Wrap
A delicious and quick meal combining chicken, fresh vegetables, and bold flavors, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 large tortillas or wraps
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 ripe avocado (sliced or mashed)
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- Optional: shredded cheese, cilantro, lime wedges
- Optional sauce: ranch, chipotle mayo, or salsa
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, toss the cooked chicken with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper until it is evenly coated.
- If you prefer, warm the seasoned chicken in a skillet over medium heat until heated through.
Assembly
- Lay the tortillas flat and evenly distribute the shredded lettuce, corn, black beans, chicken, tomatoes, avocado, and red onion among them.
- If desired, add cheese, cilantro, and drizzle with ranch, chipotle mayo, or salsa.
- Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll tightly to enclose the fillings.
- Slice each wrap in half and serve warm or chilled.
Notes
You can serve the wraps on their own or with a side of fresh fruit or tortilla chips. For an extra kick, offer lime wedges. Leftovers can be wrapped tightly and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2g
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