Description
Southwestern chicken wrap promises a flavor explosion of zesty ingredients wrapped in a crisp tortilla. Packed with bold spices and fresh components, this quick meal delivers a satisfying culinary journey you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
Produce:
- 1 whole avocado, diced
- 1 1/3 cups shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomato
Dairy and Bread Products:
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large tortillas (wrap size)
Seasoning and Crunch:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup Fritos, crushed
Sauce Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup salsa
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning
Instructions
- Whisk together tangy sour cream, zesty salsa, and aromatic taco seasoning in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- Position a soft tortilla on a clean work surface, creating a canvas for layering vibrant ingredients.
- Generously spread the creamy sauce across the bottom half of the tortilla, ensuring a small border remains uncovered to facilitate clean rolling.
- Create a colorful foundation by adding crisp lettuce as the first layer, providing a fresh, crunchy base.
- Scatter diced tomatoes over the lettuce, introducing a burst of juicy brightness to the wrap.
- Distribute creamy avocado chunks, adding a rich, buttery texture and complementary flavor profile.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese to introduce a melty, savory element that enhances the overall taste experience.
- Layer tender, shredded chicken across the prepared ingredients, serving as the protein-packed centerpiece.
- Crush Fritos corn chips directly over the chicken, introducing an unexpected and delightful crunch to the wrap.
- Drizzle an additional portion of the signature sauce, amplifying the wrap’s moisture and flavor complexity.
- Carefully fold the tortilla’s sides inward, creating a secure envelope that contains all the vibrant ingredients.
- Roll the wrap tightly, ensuring a compact and neat presentation that prevents ingredient spillage.
- Slice each completed wrap diagonally, creating visually appealing halves ready for serving.
Notes
- Swap out sour cream for Greek yogurt to make the wrap healthier and boost protein content.
- Use gluten-free tortillas and corn chips for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Keep avocado from browning by adding a splash of lime juice when dicing.
- Prep ingredients in advance and store separately to maintain crispness and prevent soggy wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Southwestern (American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg