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Southwest Chicken Wraps Recipe


  • Author: Velma
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Serves 1x

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