Best 8 Southwestern Grilled Chicken Wraps Recipes

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**Southwestern Grilled Chicken Wraps: A Flavorful Fusion of Mexican and American Cuisine**

Indulge in a culinary journey to the vibrant flavors of the Southwest with these enticing grilled chicken wraps. A delightful fusion of Mexican and American cuisine, these wraps boast tender and juicy chicken, grilled to perfection and infused with a tantalizing blend of Southwestern spices. Nestled within soft and pliable tortillas, the chicken is accompanied by an array of colorful and flavorful fillings, including roasted corn, black beans, bell peppers, and a zesty pico de gallo salsa. Drizzled with a creamy and tangy cilantro-lime dressing, these wraps are a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the heart of the Southwest. From quick and easy weekday meals to festive gatherings and potlucks, these wraps are a versatile and delicious addition to any occasion. So, fire up your grill and embark on a culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide to Southwestern grilled chicken wraps, featuring three unique and irresistible variations.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRUNCHY SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN WRAP



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Crunchy Southwestern Chicken Wrap - easy lunch ideas are hard to come by. These chicken wraps come together in minutes, you can make them ahead, and the creamy spicy sauce makes them extra tasty!

Provided by Erin S

Categories     Dinner Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup salsa
1 1/2 Tbls taco seasoning
4 large tortillas, (wrap size)
1 1/3 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 cup tomato, diced
1 whole avocado, diced
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cup cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup Fritos, crushed

Steps:

  • In a bowl mix together sour cream, salsa, and taco seasoning until well blended.
  • Lay a tortilla flat on a cutting board. Spread 1 heaping tablespoon of sauce over the bottom half of the tortilla, leaving a 1 inch border on each side.
  • Sprinkle 1/3 cup of lettuce, 2 Tbls tomato, ¼ of the avocado, 2 Tbls of cheese, and ½ cup of chicken over the sauce. Crush ¼ cup of Fritos over the chicken. Drizzle 1 Tbls of sauce over the top.
  • Fold in the sides and roll tightly. Repeat with the remaining wraps. Cut in half to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 90 milligrams cholesterol, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1091 milligrams sodium, Sugar 5 grams sugar

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND BACON WRAPS



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Southwest Chicken and Bacon Wraps are packed with flavor and a family favorite in the making.

Provided by Thriving Home

Categories     Wrap

Time 2h14m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds chicken tenders (or you can use chicken breasts)
1 batch of Southwest Chicken Marinade
8 slices (about a half pound) bacon, fully cooked and crumbled (try our No Fail Bacon method)
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (or shredded cheddar)
Shredded lettuce
Diced tomatoes
1 or 2 batches of Creamy Southwest Ranch Sauce (sub: combine 1:1 ratio of salsa and store-bought Ranch Dip)
8 burrito-sized whole wheat tortillas

Steps:

  • In a gallon-sized freezer bag or container, add the chicken to the Southwest Chicken Marinade. (Freezing instructions begin here.) Seal and marinate in the refrigerator for 2-24 hours.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat and clean the grates well. Grill for about 4-5 minutes per side, maybe longer depending on the thickness, until done. Chicken is done when it registers 165°F internally or has no more pink inside. Let chicken rest on a cutting board and then dice into bite-sized pieces. (See other ways to cook your chicken in notes below.)
  • To each tortilla, add some grilled chicken, bacon pieces, 2 tablespoons shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and 2 tablespoons Creamy Southwest Ranch Sauce. Roll up like a burrito. Serve more Creamy Southwest Ranch Sauce on the side for dipping, if desired.
  • uncooked chicken in the Southwest Chicken Marinade
  • cooked bacon pieces
  • shredded cheese
  • tortillas (Here are tips for freezing tortillas.)
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Place chicken breasts in a casserole dish or on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake uncovered for about 20-25 minutes, until done.
  • Place chicken and marinade in slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Really! That's all it takes to get it done, otherwise you'll overcook and dry it out.
  • Place chicken, marinade, and 1/3 cup chicken broth in a 6 quart Instant Pot. (Note: If using an 8 quart, double the marinade and broth amount.) Lock and seal the lid. Cook at high pressure for 7 minutes and use a quick release of the pressure when the cook time is up. (Note: It will take 10-15 minutes to come to pressure before the cook time starts.)

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 wrap, Calories 404 calories, Sugar 2 g, Sodium 734.1 mg, Fat 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 34.4 g, Cholesterol 99.8 mg

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN PACKETS FROM REYNOLDS WRAP®



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Spice up your barbeque with these juicy and flavorful Southwest chicken packets. Loaded with peppers, onions and sweet corn, they are sure to be a dinner the whole family will enjoy. Brought to you by Reynolds Kitchens®.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 2h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 sheet Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil
½ cup olive oil, divided
¼ cup lime juice
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 pounds chicken breast tenders
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
½ onion, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, cut into 1/4-inch rings
2 ears sweet corn, removed from cob
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine 1/3 cup olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder in a large resealable plastic bag. Mix thoroughly to combine. Add chicken tenders and fully coat. Transfer to refrigerator and marinate for 2 hours.
  • Preheat grill to 425 degrees F. Combine red pepper, yellow pepper, onion, jalapenos, and corn in a large bowl. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Center one-fourth of the pepper mixture evenly on a sheet of Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil. Place two marinated chicken tenders on top of pepper mixture.
  • Bring up foil sides. Double-fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Repeat to make four packets.
  • Grill 15 to 20 minutes in covered grill, or until chicken is chicken is tender and juices run clear or meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 129.2 mg, Fat 34.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 50.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 204.6 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN WRAPS



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My husband loves these wraps for lunch and dinner. I serve them with nacho cheese tortilla chips and sometimes use grilled chicken. -Sarah Rodefeld, Maud, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 pieces frozen popcorn chicken
2 tablespoons prepared ranch salad dressing
2 tablespoons picante sauce
2 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed
1/4 cup shredded lettuce
1/4 cup chopped tomato
1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Prepare chicken according to package directions. Meanwhile, spread 1 tablespoon each salad dressing and picante sauce over each tortilla. Place chicken down the center of each tortilla. Layer with lettuce, tomato and cheese. Roll up tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506 calories, Fat 25g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 1138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN FAJITA WRAPS



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Make Mexican restaurant fare at home in about 30 minutes. Olé!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (11 oz) Southwestern style corn, undrained
1 small tomato, seeded, chopped (1/3 cup)
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 package (11 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 tortillas; 8 inch), heated as directed on package
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)
Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa, if desired
Sour cream, if desired

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, stir together corn, tomato, red pepper and salt; set aside.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sprinkle with cumin. Add onion; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add bell pepper; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is no longer pink in center and bell pepper is crisp-tender.
  • To assemble each wrap, spoon 3/4 cup chicken mixture down center of warm tortilla. Top with 1/4 cup corn mixture; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese. Fold 2 sides of tortilla toward center; secure with toothpick. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Wrap, Sodium 620 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN WRAPS



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Make and share this Southwestern Chicken Wraps recipe from Food.com.

Provided by stacylu

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups instant rice or 1 cup medium grain rice
4 tablespoons soy sauce
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, chunked
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup salsa
8 flour tortillas
romaine lettuce, chopped
tomatoes, chopped
cilantro

Steps:

  • Prepare rice.
  • Brown chicken chunks in oil until cooked.
  • Stir in black beans, salsa, soy sauce, and rice.
  • Heat.
  • To serve, line tortillas with lettuce, fill with rice mixture and add tomato and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.4, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 927.9, Carbohydrate 32.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.7, Protein 18.9

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN WRAPS



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You don't have to cook anything to make this sandwich -- pick up a rotisserie chicken, or substitute leftover Thanksgiving turkey.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapenos
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 sandwich wraps (10 inches each)
3 cups baby spinach
3 cups shredded cooked chicken or turkey
1 can (15 ounces) drained and rinsed black beans
1 large tomato, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 avocado, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, jalapenos, and lime juice; season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread sandwich wraps with sour-cream sauce, leaving a 2-inch border. In center of wraps, layer equal amounts of baby spinach, shredded chicken, black beans, tomato, onion, and avocado. For each wrap, fold two sides of wrap over filling, then roll tightly, ending seam side down.

SOUTHWEST GRILLED CHICKEN



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"Lime juice and a splash of pepper sauce lend refreshing zest to this flavorful take on grilled chicken. It's so easy, you'll make it often." -Molly Seidel, Edgewood, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour., Drain chicken, discarding marinade in bag. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a high-quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat.
  • To make the wraps ahead of time, cook the chicken and vegetables according to the recipe and then store them in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, assemble the wraps and heat them in a skillet or oven until warm.
  • Feel free to experiment with different types of fillings. Some other great options include roasted vegetables, black beans, or rice.

Conclusion:

Southwestern grilled chicken wraps are a delicious and healthy meal that are perfect for lunch or dinner. They're easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give these wraps a try!

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