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Southwest Chicken Wraps

These fresh and flavorful Southwest Chicken Wraps are simple to prep, easy to customize, and great for using leftover chicken!
Course dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Mexican-American
Keyword chicken, easy, healthy, kid friendly, quick and easy
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

Southwest Seasoned Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Juice of ½ lime

For the Wraps

  • 4 large flour tortillas or whole wheat tortillas
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1 cup corn fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Southwest Sauce

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Pat chicken dry and rub with olive oil, lime juice, and the seasoning mixture.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until golden and cooked through. Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  • In a small bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and cumin until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Slice avocado, halve tomatoes, thinly slice red onion, and prepare the corn. Warm tortillas slightly so they are easier to fold.
  • Lay each tortilla flat. Spread with a spoonful of sauce, then layer with arugula, sliced chicken, corn, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and cheese.
  • Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll tightly from the bottom. Slice in half and serve immediately.
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