Description
Sizzling fajita chicken and avocado ranch salad wraps deliver a flavor-packed Mexican-inspired meal bursting with zesty spices and creamy textures. Southwest comfort meets fresh ingredients, promising a delightful lunch or dinner that you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 11.5 cups grilled chicken, cubed or shredded
- 1 cup cooked black beans
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese
Vegetables and Grains:
- 3 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 roasted or grilled bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup grilled or roasted corn
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Avocado Ranch Ingredients:
- 1 small avocado, pitted and peeled
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapenos
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Additional Wrap Ingredient:
- 4 large tortillas (gluten-free optional)
- 12 tablespoons fajita seasoning
Instructions
- Craft a velvety avocado ranch sauce by combining ripe avocado, creamy dairy base, tangy pickled jalapeños, bright lemon juice, delicate chives, aromatic dill, and savory powdered seasonings in a blender until silky smooth.
- Thoroughly coat chicken pieces with robust fajita spice blend, ensuring each morsel is uniformly seasoned.
- Create a flavor-packed foundation by generously spreading the luxurious avocado ranch across soft tortillas.
- Layer crisp lettuce as the first textural element, followed by fluffy quinoa for added nutrition and substance.
- Strategically arrange seasoned grilled chicken atop the quinoa, creating a protein-rich centerpiece.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese to introduce melty richness and enhance overall taste profile.
- Distribute black beans and sweet corn kernels for complementary textures and earthy undertones.
- Scatter vibrant bell pepper strips and fresh cilantro leaves to elevate visual appeal and provide zesty brightness.
- Carefully roll tortillas into tight, compact cylinders, sealing in all delectable ingredients.
- Slice wraps diagonally for elegant presentation and easier consumption, then serve immediately to preserve optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Swap Greek yogurt for sour cream to create a lighter, protein-packed avocado ranch dressing that cuts calories without sacrificing flavor.
- Grill chicken ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for quick weeknight meal prep, making this recipe perfect for busy professionals.
- Use gluten-free tortillas or lettuce wraps to transform this dish into a low-carb or celiac-friendly option that maintains delicious southwestern flair.
- Experiment with plant-based alternatives like grilled tofu or jackfruit seasoned with fajita spices to create an exciting vegetarian version of this wrap.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg