Description
This Southwest Chicken Wrap is a delicious, easy-to-make meal packed with seasoned grilled chicken, black beans, corn, fresh veggies, and a creamy Southwest sauce. Perfect for a quick lunch, meal prep, or a light dinner, this wrap is bursting with bold flavors and a satisfying crunch!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Wraps:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- ½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- ½ cup romaine lettuce, shredded
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped (optional)
For the Southwest Sauce:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken:
- In a small bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the seasoning onto the chicken breasts.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, until fully cooked.
- Remove from heat, let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
2. Make the Southwest Sauce:
- In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, hot sauce, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and set aside.
3. Assemble the Wraps:
- Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface.
- Spread 1-2 tablespoons of the Southwest sauce on the tortilla.
- Layer with sliced chicken, black beans, corn, shredded cheese, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, red onion, and cilantro.
- Fold in the sides, then roll up tightly like a burrito.
4. Serve & Enjoy:
- Slice in half and serve immediately, or wrap in foil for meal prep.
- Enjoy with extra Southwest sauce for dipping!
Notes
- Make It Spicy: Add hot sauce or extra jalapeño slices to the wrap for more heat.
- Add More Veggies: Feel free to include extra veggies like bell peppers, zucchini, or spinach to make it more nutritious.
- Meal Prep: The chicken can be cooked ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Assemble the wraps when ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Southwest, Tex-Mex, Quick & Easy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wraps
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
Keywords: Southwest Chicken Wrap, Chicken Wrap Recipe, Easy Chicken Wrap, Tex-Mex Wrap, Healthy Wrap