Description
Southwestern Chicken Wrap delivers a flavor-packed punch of zesty spices and fresh ingredients. Crisp tortillas hug seasoned chicken, creating a handheld meal that satisfies your craving for bold, southwest-inspired cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups Fritos, crushed
Vegetables and Cheese:
- 1 1/3 cups shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup tomato, diced
- 1 whole avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup salsa
- 1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 4 large tortillas (wrap size)
Instructions
- Create a zesty sauce by whisking sour cream, salsa, and taco seasoning until smooth and well-integrated.
- Position a tortilla on a clean surface, then generously spread the prepared sauce across the bottom half, maintaining a small border around the edges.
- Layer the tortilla strategically with crisp lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, creamy avocado slices, shredded cheese, and tender shredded chicken.
- Crush Fritos into delicate crumbs and sprinkle them over the chicken for an added crunch and texture enhancement.
- Drizzle an extra tablespoon of the signature sauce across the layered ingredients to intensify the flavor profile.
- Carefully fold the tortilla’s sides inward, then roll tightly to encase all the ingredients, creating a compact and secure wrap.
- Slice the wrap diagonally in half, revealing the colorful and textured interior, ready to be served immediately.
- Preparation requires approximately 15 minutes with no cooking time needed, making it a quick and satisfying meal option.
Notes
- Choose rotisserie chicken for a quick time-saving option when preparing this wrap.
- Swap regular tortillas with gluten-free versions to accommodate celiac or gluten-sensitive diners.
- Consider using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a healthier, protein-rich alternative with similar creamy texture.
- Customize heat levels by selecting mild, medium, or spicy salsa based on personal preference and tolerance.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 474 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg