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Mexican Chicken Wraps

Published: May 24, 2014 | 25 Comments

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Mexican chicken wraps – tortilla wraps stuffed with cooked chicken seasoned with taco seasoning, chopped spinach, chopped tomatoes, green onions, red onions, bell pepper, and Cheddar cheese. Serve these chicken wraps with Ranch dressing or for a healthier dressing, mix Greek yogurt with the taco seasoning and chopped cilantro.

Mexican chicken wraps with Ranch dressing

These Mexican chicken wraps are also great to pack for lunch. I do that sometimes and take them to work: wrap them tightly in plastic wrap the night before and refrigerate! You don’t even have to have all the ingredients: if you’re missing 1 or 2 ingredients, these chicken wraps will still turn out fine. You don’t have to have bell peppers (optional), tomatoes, or even green onions – even though, if you do have all ingredients on hand – use them all!

This recipe is great for using up that bland leftover chicken you might have in the refrigerator (heat it up in the microwave or on stove top and toss with a little bit of taco seasoning). Or, quickly cook raw chicken from scratch in olive oil and taco seasoning.

Mexican chicken wraps Ranch dressing or Greek yogurt and taco seasoning

A very simple, handy recipe for when you’re hungry and want something delicious (and healthy!) fast.  This recipe definitely becomes healthy if you use dressing option # 2 (Greek yogurt with taco seasoning). Dressing option # 1 is Ranch dressing, which is also very delicious with these Mexican chicken wraps.

Mexican chicken wraps with Ranch dressing

I love all the flavors in this recipe: chicken cooked in taco seasoning, spinach (or lettuce), green onions, red bell pepper, and shredded cheddar cheese.

with Greek yogurt based dressing, spiced up with the taco seasoning. Or, alternatively, if you don’t have Greek yogurt, you can use Ranch dressing.

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Mexican chicken wraps with spinach, green onions, red bell pepper, shredded cheddar cheese with Greek yogurt dressing
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Mexican Chicken Wraps
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 

Mexican Chicken Wraps - tortillas stuffed with chicken cooked in taco seasoning, spinach (or lettuce), green onions, red bell pepper, and shredded cheddar cheese.   Serve these with Greek yogurt based dressing, spiced up with the taco seasoning. Or, alternatively, use Ranch dressing.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 271 kcal
Author: Julia
Ingredients
Chicken:
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 chicken breasts , skinless, boneless
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
Other ingredients:
  • 6 cups spinach , shredded
  • 3 tomatoes , diced
  • 4 green onions , chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion , chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper , thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese , shredded
  • 10 flour tortilla wraps or gluten-free tortillas or sandwich wraps
Dressing (option 1):
  • 1/2 cup Ranch salad dressing
Healthier Dressing (option 2):
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning or more
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro , chopped
Instructions
Chicken:
  1. Season the chicken breasts with taco seasoning on both sides. Heat the skillet on medium-high heat, add oil, then sear chicken about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove from heat and keep the skillet covered to allow chicken to continue cooking off heat until no longer pink in the middle. Cool the breasts then slice them into small cubes
Remaining ingredients:
  1. Combine other ingredients (spinach, tomatoes, green onions, red onion, red bell pepper, grated sharp cheddar cheese) and cubed chicken (from step 1) in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with the desired amount of Ranch dressing (or Greek yogurt based dressing), and toss.
  2. Spoon the chicken and spinach mixture evenly on top of tortilla. Roll up. Use tooth picks at two opposite ends of each tortilla to help it hold it together, if desired. Serve immediately. Or, remove tooth picks, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts
Mexican Chicken Wraps
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 271 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 39mg13%
Sodium 486mg21%
Potassium 472mg13%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 2560IU51%
Vitamin C 27.8mg34%
Calcium 114mg11%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Filed Under: Bell Peppers, Cheddar cheese, Cheese, Chicken, Dinner, Gluten Free, Greek yogurt, Green onions, Recipe, Spinach, Tomatoes, Vegetables Published: May 24, 2014 25 Comments

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  1. Harpreet

    May 25, 2016 at 10:04 am

    Beautiful wraps! I need to wrap more. Thanks!

    Reply
  2. zerrin

    Jun 07, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    I love such quick meals! These look so mouthwatering Julia, I think I will try it with both dressing options!

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  3. Daniela

    Jun 06, 2014 at 8:37 am

    Just looking at these fantastic pics makes my mouth water.
    Great treat, easy to prepare, healthy ingredients and so tasty, yummy.

    Reply
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