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Southwest Chicken Wrap

The Ultimate Guide to Making a Flavorful Southwest Chicken Wrap


  • Author: chef caterina
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 2 wraps 1x

Description

A zesty Southwest-inspired wrap filled with grilled chicken, black beans, corn, avocado, and a creamy chipotle sauce—perfect for a quick lunch or on-the-go meal.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 large flour tortillas (10-inch/whole wheat or spinach)
  • 1.5 cups (225g) cooked chicken breast, sliced or shredded
  • 1/2 cup (90g) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup (75g) corn kernels (fresh, canned, or roasted)
  • 1/4 cup (60g) red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup (25g) red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup (15g) fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup (60g) shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup (60g) Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tbsp chipotle in adobo sauce (or 1 tsp chipotle powder)
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: Mix Greek yogurt, chipotle sauce, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  2. Assemble the wrap: Spread the chipotle sauce evenly over each tortilla.
  3. Layer the fillings: Divide chicken, black beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, avocado, and cheese between the tortillas.
  4. Fold and roll: Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll tightly from the bottom to enclose the filling.
  5. Serve: Slice in half diagonally or wrap in parchment paper for easy handling.
  6. Optional: Grill in a panini press or skillet for 2-3 minutes per side for a warm, crispy wrap.

Notes

  • Meal prep: Store ingredients separately and assemble before eating to prevent sogginess.
  • Vegetarian option: Replace chicken with grilled tofu or extra black beans.
  • Spice level: Adjust chipotle sauce to taste—add more for extra heat.
  • Low-carb option: Use lettuce wraps or low-carb tortillas.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins (if grilling chicken)
  • Category: Lunch/Dinner
  • Method: No-Cook/Assemble (or Grilled)
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 wrap
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg