Are you looking for an easy and flavorful weeknight meal? Look no further than the salsa chicken wraps, a delightful combination of tender shredded chicken, zesty salsa, crisp lettuce, and creamy avocado, all wrapped in a soft tortilla. These wraps are not only quick and simple to make, but also customizable to your liking. Whether you prefer mild or spicy salsa, crisp or soft tortillas, or extra cheese and guacamole, these wraps offer endless possibilities for creating your perfect bite. So grab your favorite ingredients and let's get wrapping! In this article, you'll find three delicious salsa chicken wrap recipes: the classic salsa chicken wrap, the spicy salsa chicken wrap, and the avocado salsa chicken wrap. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions, cooking tips, and suggestions for variations, ensuring you have all the tools you need to create a wrap that tantalizes your taste buds.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
SALSA RANCH CHICKEN WRAPS
I came up with this easy wrap while working at a deli during college. The combination of salsa and ranch adds a unique twist, and the chicken pieces are nice and tender.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spread 1 tablespoon of salsa and 1 tablespoon of ranch dressing over each tortilla. Place the chicken, cucumber, tomato and green pepper down each center; top with 1-1/2 slices of cheese. Fold ends of each tortilla over filling. , In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Place two wraps folded side down in skillet. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned and cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining wraps and butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Fat 28g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 536mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
CHICKEN SALSA WRAPS
A versatile recipe, add other veg, or make it hotter by adding chili if you like. I serve this with a green salad. For a lower fat, but just as tasty meal use non fat greek style yoghurt instead of Sour cream. Add a little lemon juice to the yoghurt for a sour taste.
Provided by samcp4
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 55m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pre heat the oven at 175°C.
- Mix together the chicken , red onion, green bell pepper, 100 ml salsa, honey, garlic, cumin, and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a baking pan.
- Place the mix into the pan and cover with foil.
- Cook for approximately 20 minutes, stir and cook uncovered for a further 10-15 minutes.
- Warm the tortilla wraps.
- Take each wrap and cover with 1 tbls of salsa and 1 tbls of light sour cream.
- Fill each tortilla with an 1/8 of the chicken mix, and roll into cylinders.
CHICKEN MANGO SALSA WRAPS
Make and share this Chicken Mango Salsa Wraps recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Girlymouth
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Place 2 chicken breasts, juice of half a lime, 2 crushed garlic cloves. 1 inch of fresh ginger sliced, pinch of salt, and 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil in a ziplock and let marinate for 2 hours.
- In the mean time to make the mango salsa, combine the diced mango, roma tomato, yellow bell pepper, chopped cilantro and red onion, sugar, salt, pepper and juice of 1/2 lime in a bowl and let set.
- Once the marinate is done, grill chicken until no longer pink in the middle. Let rest and then cut into slices. Place 1/4 cup of beans and 1/4 cup of rice on wrap. Add 1/2 chicken breast, sliced. Top that with a heaping spoonful of mango salsa and a spoonful of sour cream.
- Yum!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 730.7, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 40.5, Sodium 577.7, Carbohydrate 100.3, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 13.4, Protein 28.9
SALSA VERDE CHICKEN WRAPS
Steps:
- Stir 1/2 cup salsa, chicken, pepper and avocado in a large bowl. Stir the remaining salsa and sour cream in a small bowl.
- Spread 1/4 cup sour cream mixture onto each tortilla to within 1/2 inch of the edge. Top each with 1 cup chicken mixture and 1/2 cup lettuce. Fold the sides of the tortillas over the filling and then fold up the ends to enclose the filling. Cut each wrap in half before serving.
SALSA CHICKEN WRAPS
This tasty little wrap is made low-fat, but you can make it with regular cheeses. If you want to add more zip, make your salso HOT! :)
Provided by VickyJ
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 - 350F (ovens vary).
- Line 8x8 pan with foil and treat with nonstick cooking spray or olive oil. Place chicken in pan.
- Bake chicken breast for 30 minutes.
- Remove chicken from oven to cool.
- Cut chicken into 1/4 inch strips.
- Set aside.
- Mix softened cream cheese and salsa.
- Spread flour tortillas with cream cheese mixture.
- Cut cheese slices in half and place the halves length wise on flour tortilla's in the middle.
- Layer 2 ounces of chicken strips on top of cheese.
- Top the chicken with shredded lettuce, sliced black olives and sliced green onions.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Fold ends over and wrap tightly.
- Secure with toothpicks.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe tomatoes. Roma tomatoes are a good choice because they're meaty and have fewer seeds.
- If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can use canned diced tomatoes. Be sure to drain them well before using.
- Feel free to adjust the ingredients in the salsa to your liking. For example, if you like it spicier, you can add more jalapeño pepper.
- You can also add other ingredients to the salsa, such as corn, black beans, or avocado.
- The chicken can be cooked in a variety of ways. You can grill it, bake it, or pan-fry it. If you're short on time, you can also use rotisserie chicken.
- The wraps can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, beans, or salad.
Conclusion:
Salsa chicken wraps are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. They're also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients, you can have a tasty and satisfying meal on the table in no time.
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