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Southwest Chicken Wrap

Southwest Chicken Wrap

A quick, healthy, and flavorful wrap perfect for a busy day. This Southwest Chicken Wrap is packed with wholesome ingredients and zesty spices, bringing the vibrant flavors of Arizona to your table.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Southwest

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Wrap
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup cooked black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup avocado diced
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt optional
  • Southwest dressing or salsa optional

Equipment

  • Small Bowl
  • Grill, Baking Sheet, or Pan
  • Skillet or Microwave

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, Salt and pepper, 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  2. Grill, bake, or pan-fry the chicken until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C). Let it rest for a few minutes, then shred or dice.
    1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  3. Lightly warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds to make them more pliable.
    4 large flour tortillas
  4. Lay each tortilla flat and spread a thin layer of sour cream or Southwest dressing (if using).
    4 large flour tortillas, Sour cream or Greek yogurt, Southwest dressing or salsa
  5. Evenly distribute the black beans, corn, shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, red onion, cilantro, and avocado over each tortilla.
    1 cup cooked black beans, 1 cup corn kernels, 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup red onion, 1/4 cup cilantro, 1/2 cup avocado, 4 large flour tortillas
  6. Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then tightly roll it up from the bottom.
    4 large flour tortillas
  7. You can serve the Southwest Chicken Wrap immediately, or grill it briefly to seal the edges. Enjoy the wrap with salsa.
    Southwest dressing or salsa