Description
A vibrant, handheld meal that brings together smoky, chili-spiced chicken, crisp veggies, melty cheese, and a tangy salsa-crema drizzle—all wrapped up in a warm tortilla for an easy, flavor-packed lunch or dinner. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight bite, these Southwest Chicken Wraps deliver bold Tex-Mex taste in every crunchy, creamy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- Chicken & Oil
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- Veggies & Tortillas
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 4 burrito-sized tortillas
- Creamy Elements
- 2 large avocados, sliced or mashed
- 1 cup shredded goat-cheddar cheese
- Southwest Spice Blend
- 1½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Fresh Mix-Ins
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- Finishing Touches
- 4 Tbsp SideDish Southwest Dressing
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, and cumin. Pat the chicken tenders dry, then coat them evenly with the spice blend.
- Warm the avocado oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken tenders and cook 6–7 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and let rest briefly, then slice if desired.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss the red cabbage, green cabbage, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and SideDish Southwest Dressing until well combined.
- Lay each tortilla flat and layer with chicken, the cabbage mixture, avocado slices, and goat-cheddar cheese. Drizzle with extra dressing, then fold in the sides and roll tightly to enclose.
- Slice the wraps in half and serve alongside crunchy tortilla chips. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken Wraps
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (250g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg