Quick and Easy Southwest Chicken Wrap

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By: Diana Posted: 10/14/23

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This easy Southwest Chicken Wrap recipe is made in under 15 minutes with juicy pan-seared chicken breasts and the perfect combination of Tex-Mex kitchen staples like taco seasoning, salsa, and Fritos!

chicken wraps with southwest flair stacked on a plate.

Get ready for one of the quickest dinner recipes ever! Chicken Wraps with a Southwest flair are so easy to make, but the payoff is huge. Everybody loves a simple and satisfying meal like this one.

Make southwestern chicken wraps on Taco Tuesday instead of your normal taco offerings, or save the recipe for your most busy weeknights – these wrap sandwiches only take about 15 minutes to make.

a southwest chicken wrap cut in half, on a plate.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

You’ll love making chicken wraps for dinner! Wraps are just a bit fancier than plain old sandwiches, but they’re much easier and faster to make than some other more complicated chicken dishes.

This recipe uses freshly cooked chicken breasts, but the rest of the ingredients are pantry and fridge staples that you probably already have sitting around.

The flavors of this recipe are fresh and simple, and will remind your family of their favorite chicken tacos. This is because the chicken and the sauce are seasoned with taco seasoning, and the toppings, like sour cream, salsa, and cheese are the same ones that go perfectly on tacos.

Crunchy Fritos chips add the perfect finishing touch to these southwest chicken wraps, making them extra delicious and fun to eat.

Need more chicken wrap ideas? It’s good to have a few easy recipes on hand for extra busy weeknights. Try my Chicken Caesar Wraps, Vegetarian Hummus Wraps, or Grilled Chicken Wraps with ranch dressing.

I also have a fun copycat recipe for Chick Fil A Cook Wraps that you can try!

Ingredients In Southwest Chicken Wraps

Here’s what you need to make these delicious Tex-Mex chicken wrap sandwiches:

The ingredients needed to make southwest chicken wraps, with large tortillas, chicken breast, and toppings. A bag of fritos is also with the ingredients.

Chicken: To make four wraps you’ll need two large chicken breasts. Cut each of them in half lengthwise to create thin cutlets. If needed, place the cutlets under plastic wrap and pound them out so that they are all evenly thick and will cook at the same rate.
Tortillas: Choose large tortillas to make this recipe, or look for tortillas labeled as “wraps”. This will help you to fit in all of the yummy ingredients without anything falling out.
Seasoning: The only seasoning you’ll need to make the chicken for these wraps is taco seasoning! Use your favorite brand, or make your own taco seasoning with my easy recipe.
Southwest Sauce: Every good wrap recipe includes a delicious sauce. This one is a simple mixture of salsa and sour cream, seasoned with more taco seasoning.
Toppings: You can adjust these to your own preferences, but I recommend shredded Monterey Jack cheese, crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes, and canned corn (drained and rinsed).
Fritos: These crunchy corn chips add a delightfully crispy texture to the wraps! Crush them up a bit before adding them. If you don’t have Fritos, any type of tortilla chips can be substituted.

Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

How To Make Chicken Wraps

Chicken breast cutlets seasoned with taco seasoning, on a cutting board

taco seasoned chicken breasts cooking in a skillet.

Cook the Chicken: To make the chicken for the wraps, first season it generously on both sides with taco seasoning. Then heat a skillet with oil over medium-high heat, and add the chicken to the pan. Cook on each side for 3-4 minutes, or until the chicken breast cutlets are fully cooked. Allow the chicken to rest while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.

Tip!

Avoid slicing the chicken right after you cook it! It’s best to let it rest for a few minutes first, so that the meat will stay juicy.

A salsa and sour cream sauce to add to chicken wraps.

Make the Sauce: This tasty southwest sauce is so simple! Stir together sour cream, salsa, and a tablespoon of taco seasoning in a bowl.

A tortilla topped with chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, sauce, and chips.

a chicken wrap wrapped in a tortilla like a burrito

Assemble: To each of the four large tortillas, add the sour cream sauce and spread it over the middle of the wrap. Slice the chicken, and divide it among the wraps next. Then top each with lettuce, shredded cheese, tomato, corn, Fritos chips, and some extra sauce.
Wrap: Now, wrap up your tortillas like big burritos. Fold the sides of the tortillas inward over the fillings, and tuck the edges in so that nothing falls out. Then, fold the bottom of the tortilla up and over the fillings and roll the wrap away from you. Make sure to tuck in the sides as you go. When you’re finished, press gently on the seam to stick the wrap closed. Slice and serve!

Recipe Tips

Like it Spicy? Sprinkle the chicken with hot sauce before wrapping up the tortilla wraps. You can also add hot sauce to the sauce if you prefer.
Add Salt if Needed: Most taco seasonings have plenty of salt in them already, but if yours is homemade or salt-free, season the chicken with salt to taste.
Try Grilled Chicken: If the weather is cooperating, cook the chicken on your outdoor grill to give it that extra charred flavor.
Try Different Wraps: These will work perfectly with gluten-free tortillas. You can also skip the tortillas and wrap the fillings with large lettuce leaves to make the recipe lower in carbs.

two chicken wraps, cut in half, on a plate. Inside of the wrap sandwiches is chicken, corn, tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, and fritos corn chips.

Storing Tips

Wrap sandwiches are best if they’re enjoyed shortly after making them. But if you have leftovers, wrap them well with plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 2 days. The veggies will soften and the tortilla may get a bit soggy, but the wrap will still taste great!

What To Serve With Southwest Chicken Wraps

These wraps are already a full and balanced meal with protein, starch, and vegetables!

If you need something extra, try serving them with your favorite Southwest-inspired side dishes, like Mexican Rice, Crock Pot Pinto Beans, or chips and Homemade Guacamole.

What Else Can I add to Southwest Chicken Wraps?

Anything that you’d add as a topping for tacos or would wrap up in a burrito is fair game here!

Try adding black beans, cilantro lime rice, or pico de gallo.

Can I Season the Chicken for Wraps in Other Ways?

Of course you can! Seasoning the chicken with taco seasoning is quick and effective, but if you have more time to plan, consider marinating the chicken first. My Mexican Chicken Marinade is delicious.