Dinner

Crunchy Southwestern Chicken Wrap Recipe

ByRafael Mansero December 15, 2025December 15, 2025

Introduction

This Crunchy Southwestern Chicken Wrap is a delicious, flavorful meal that’s perfect for lunch or a quick dinner. Combining creamy sauce, fresh veggies, tender chicken, and a satisfying crunch, it’s a wrap you’ll want to make again and again.

The image shows two wrap sandwiches cut in half, stacked on a white plate. Each wrap is made of a soft, light beige flatbread, filled with layers of shredded grilled chicken, bright green lettuce, red tomato pieces, and some orange-yellow cheddar cheese. There are also small bits of crispy bacon adding texture. The plate sits on a white marbled surface, with a blurred bowl of golden french fries and a small bowl of white dipping sauce with green herbs in the background. A woman's hand is reaching for one of the wraps. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup salsa (medium or chunky preferred)
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
4 large flour tortillas (wrap-sized)
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup diced tomato (Roma or cherry)
1 avocado, diced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or grilled)
1 cup crushed Fritos corn chips

Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, salsa, and taco seasoning until smooth and creamy.
Step 2: Lay a tortilla flat and spread a generous tablespoon of sauce over the bottom half, leaving a 1-inch border.
Step 3: Layer shredded lettuce, diced tomato, avocado, cheddar cheese, and shredded chicken over the sauce.
Step 4: Top with crushed Fritos and drizzle an additional spoonful of sauce on top.
Step 5: Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll tightly from the bottom up.
Step 6: Repeat with remaining tortillas, then slice each wrap diagonally in half and serve.

Tips & Variations

For extra heat, add a few slices of jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce mixture.
Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter, tangier sauce.
Try swapping Fritos for crushed tortilla chips or crispy bacon for a different crunch.
To make it vegetarian, replace chicken with black beans or grilled vegetables.

Storage

Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 day to maintain crunchiness. For best texture, add the crushed chips just before serving. Reheat the chicken separately if desired, as warming the whole wrap can soften the tortilla and chips.

How to Serve

The image shows two halves of a wrap sandwich stacked on a white plate, resting on a white marbled surface. The wrap has a golden toasted outer layer with visible light brown grill marks. Inside, there are several layers including green lettuce, bright red tomato pieces, creamy white sauce drizzled generously, and tender chunks of cooked meat with a slightly browned texture. The sandwich is held together with a wooden skewer, and there are small pieces of green lettuce scattered around the plate. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare these wraps in advance?

You can prepare the sauce and chop the ingredients ahead of time, but assemble the wraps just before eating to keep the chips crunchy and the tortilla fresh.

What type of chicken works best for this recipe?

Cooked shredded rotisserie or grilled chicken works best because it’s tender and flavorful. You can also use leftover chicken or quickly poach chicken breasts.