Wrap up this easy recipe in just 30 minutes!

Wrap up this easy recipe in just 30 minutes!

Hey guys! How does another 30 minute meal sound? Awesome? Well that is exactly what my version of a Southwest Chicken Wrap is! This baby is packed with loads of flavor and nutrients but it won’t break the bank, your back or your A.C. unit. This Tex-Mex inspired recipe will cure your craving for weeknight Mexican food and you won’t believe how easy it is. 

I have so many recipes for our day to day that I wanted something different but not something that would take a long time to make. Because again, weeknights are crucial for us to be able to get to bed early. Some of us are up at 3:30AM! And the rest trickle in at 4AM and 5AM. No one sleeps late here! Therefore I strive to not be cooking long meals that take hours on weekdays. 

I knew I wanted something in the Mexican flavor profile but not just the usual tacos or burritos. Although I do love the Chicken Ranch Tacos! Yum! We were having burritos one day and I just kept imagining scenarios of putting things together but it just wasn’t coming together like it normally does. Then I noticed my son inhaling a bag of chili cheese flavored Fritos and it was like an actual lightbulb moment!

Swaps & Specs for Southwest Chicken Wraps:

• The Fritos ended up being that missing component that just really made these wraps special.

• Make it easy by using pre-pulled rotisserie chicken. It will still take seasoning well.

• Use your favorite tortillas just be sure to get large sized ones. You can use flavored ones or keto friendly ones.

• Swap black beans out for pinto or navy beans.

• Use your favorite cheese blend, just be sure it’s freshly grated.

• I like to top mine with sour cream but this can be swapped out for crema or skipped altogether.

• The chili cheese Fritos make this dish but if you are against this, use fried tortilla strips for the crunchy factor.

• Make sure to warm the tortillas before trying to use them. This will prevent them tearing. Use the stove or microwave.

• Make it spicy by adding hot peppers or hot sauce!

• I make my own taco seasoning. Click the link below to give it a try!
  

Homemade Taco Seasoning

This taco seasoning is a blend of spices and herbs that will replace the typically packet forever!

Check out this recipe

Give this recipe a try and customize it to your liking! As always if you have any questions or concerns please reach out to me on any of my socials. Thank you and be well.

Southwest Chicken Wraps

Delicious pulled chicken, black beans, avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese and chili cheese flavored Fritos all wrapped up in a warm tortilla.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American, Tex-Mex

Servings 8 wraps

Calories 532 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 pack large burrito shells
• 1 bag chili cheese Fritos

Chicken mixture:

• 1 rotisserie chicken, pulled
• 4-5 tbsp taco seasoning divided
• 1 can black beans, drained & rinsed
• 3/4-1 cup ranch dressing
• 3 avocados sliced
• 2 vine ripened tomatoes, diced
• 2 cups colby jack, fresh grated
• 1 bag shredded lettuce
• 1 red onion, diced

Additional optional toppings:

• sour cream
• rojo or verde sauce
• fresh jalapenos, sliced

Instructions

 

• Start by adding 2-3 tbsp of taco seasoning to ranch dressing. Add chicken to large bowl and add rest of taco seasoning. Mix well. Add black beans and stir until coated.
  
• Microwave chicken mixture for about one minute of chicken is still warm. If cold, go for two minutes. Heat your tortillas up, whatever your preferred method is.
  
• The build: Tortilla, sour cream, chicken & beans, cheese, ranch sauce, onion, lettuce, tomato, avocado and fritos. Fold and roll tight.

Notes

• Use as much or as little of the toppings as you prefer.
• This is a great base recipe for you to customize to your families preferences.

Keyword avocado, beans, cheese, chicken, wraps