Is there anything better than a healthy quick dinner? I don’t think so! These Crispy Southwest Chicken Wraps are seriously one of the best things I’ve ever made for dinner! This recipe is so awesome. It comes together so quickly and is packed full of flavor! The ingredients are simple, cooked brown or white rice (I used some leftover brown rice and it was perfect!) spices, chicken, red/green pepper, beans, and cheese.
This recipe is now a family favorite! My boys loved it! (They are 4 & 2.) I love it when my boys like what I make for dinner. Especially when there are so many healthy ingredients involved!
To make it you just mix together spices with rice.
Then add the rest of the ingredients and stir. One ingredient I thought made this extra good was fresh lime juice! Did you know that I always have fresh lime/lemon juice on hand? Check out my awesome trick!
To get it crispy, you can either use a skillet on the stove-top or bake it in the oven. I did both and liked it both ways. The second time I made this I doubled it so it was quicker just to bake them all up.
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Crispy Southwest Chicken Wraps

Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked rice, (brown or white) warm or at room temperature
- 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken (or shredded pork or beef etc.)
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 green onion, finely sliced
- 1/2 red or green pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, Monterey jack etc.)
- Sour cream (optional)
- 6 burrito-sized flour tortillas
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix rice together with chili powder, cumin and garlic salt. Add remaining ingredients except for cheese and sour cream. Sprinkle cheese over tortillas, leaving 1/2-inch border around edges, then arrange chicken and rice mixture down the center of each tortilla. (Optional: Add a little sour cream in the wraps.) Roll stuffed tortillas, leaving edges open and slightly flatten the wraps with the palm of your hand. Spray seam-side of the wrap lightly with cooking spray.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet (or griddle) over medium heat for 1 minute. Arrange wraps, seam-side down, in pan or griddle and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining wraps. Serve warm.
Notes
*To bake: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Either wrap up tortillas with mixture with one end open or burrito style. Add 1 Tbsp. melted butter to a small bowl and add 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil. Brush the sheet with the butter/oil mixture then place the wraps on top , seam side down, and brush the tops with the butter/oil mixture. Bake for 4-5 minutes. Flip them around and bake another 3-4 minutes, or until desired crispiness is reached. (Keep your eye on it.)
Adapted from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe
I also like this for using my leftover chicken for a delicious lunch. Pinned and shared.
Agreed! This recipe is so quick if your rice & chicken is already cooked. Thanks for sharing!
Those look so yummy. I’m a sucker for a wrap and chicken wraps happen to be my fav. I’m pinning this for later π
Thanks!
This looks delicious! I pinned it for later and thanks so much for sharing on the daily blog boost!
Thanks Ciara!
Wow. Nice looking sandwich and the photography is exceptional! Beautiful job. Linda
Thank you Linda!!
Pinning! I also love simple dinners with healthy ingredients, and that the kids will eat. π
Thank you for pinning it!
Yum! I love wraps, too! This looks amazing. π
Thanks Ginger!
Looks fabulous! This is something my entire family would love!
Thank you Autumn!
This sounds like my kind of recipe! Can’t wait to give it a try! Thanks for sharing over at The Weekend Re-Treat hope to see you Thursday evening!
Thanks for stopping by!
This looks delicious. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks!
Just made these and they were delicious!!
I did use real garlic instead if garlic salt! So yummy! Thanks for sharing such a great meal!
I’m so glad you liked them! Adding garlic sounds like a great idea! I’m going to try that next time. π
Do you think you could freeze these?
I think it would work just fine! Let me know how it goes!