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Southwest Chicken Wraps with Creamy Ranch

A fast, restaurant-quality handheld meal packed with spiced grilled chicken, black beans, corn, and a zesty salsa-ranch dressing. Perfect for meal prep and busy weeknights, these wraps stay secure and flavorful for days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Southwest, Tex-Mex
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

The Spiced Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast Sliced into thin strips.
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
The Wrap Components
  • 4 large flour tortillas 10-12 inch size.
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce Shredded fine.
  • 1 cup black beans Drained and rinsed.
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 medium avocado Sliced and tossed in lime.
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese
Southwest Ranch Dressing
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 2 tbsp salsa
  • 1 tbsp lime juice

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Small Mixing Bowl
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken strips with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sear in a hot skillet with olive oil for 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  2. Whisk together the ranch, salsa, and lime juice in a small bowl. This is your moisture barrier and flavor base.
  3. Heat the tortillas in a dry pan for 15 seconds per side. This step is essential to prevent the wrap from cracking during assembly.
  4. Lay the tortilla flat. Spread the sauce, then layer the shredded lettuce. Place the chicken, beans, corn, and avocado in the center.
  5. Fold the sides in, then roll from the bottom up as tightly as possible.
  6. Chef's Finishing Move: Place the wrap back in the hot skillet seam-side down for 30 seconds to seal it shut and add a light crunch.

Notes

Sofia's Pro Tip: If you're packing this for lunch, wrap it tightly in foil or parchment paper after toasting. The residual heat creates a slight steam that melds the flavors together, making the bite even more cohesive by the time you're ready to eat.