Southwest Chicken Wraps By Kelly Miller • May18,2023 • 18 Comments 135.7K 25 Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Southwest Chicken Wraps recipe made with grilled chicken strips and shredded cabbage, tossed with chili powder, lime juice, ranch dressing, cheddar cheese and tomatoes! Such a great lunch or quick dinner idea! There is truly no easier dinner than these delicious Southwest Chicken Wraps! I like to use those pre cooked grilled chicken strips from the grocery store. It’s a fabulous way to use up grilled chicken or leftover rotisserie chicken as well. These wraps are perfect for road trips and picnics. My kiddos like these especially as something different in their lunch boxes. Make up a batch of the filling, keep it in the refrigerator, and the family can quickly make up a wrap or two when they’re ready. What’s in this recipe? For these wraps you’ll need precooked grilled chicken strips, shredded cabbage (like the kind that comes in bags in the produce section for making cole slaw), lime juice chili powder, ranch dressing, shredded cheddar cheese, grape or cherry tomatoes, and flour tortillas. Pretty much any of these ingredients can be swapped for your family’s dietary and taste preference. How many wraps does this recipe make? You’ll get about 6 chicken wraps from this recipe. It can easily be doubled (or more) as needed for larger families or gatherings with friends. One of the many reasons why I love this one! What size flour tortillas are needed? You’ll need the larger burrito sized flour tortillas for these. Of course you could use smaller ones to make smaller wraps and you’ll be able to make more that way. How to make this recipe: Slice the grilled chicken strips into bite sized pieces. Slice the tomatoes in half as well. Place both the chopped chicken and the tomatoes in a large mixing bowl. 2. Add in the shredded cabbage, shredded cheddar cheese, and chili powder. 3. Stir in the ranch dressing and the lime juice making sure all of the ingredients are well coated in the dressing. 4. Spread a generous helping of the chicken mixture into the center of a flour tortilla. Roll it up tightly, slice in the center, and serve! Be sure to keep any leftover filling refrigerated. These wraps are great served with potato chips or even chips and salsa! How long will this keep for in the fridge? Be sure to use up the chicken mixture within 3 days of making the batch. Can these be made up ahead of time? Absolutely! Keep it in the mixing bowl, cover with foil or plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Then, just before serving, fill the flour tortillas and slice. More recipes you’ll love: Chicken Snack Wrap Recipe BBQ Pepper Steak Chicken Bacon Club Salad Chicken Caesar Wrap Recipe Ranch Chicken Enchilada Casserole If you liked this recipe, leave a rating and a comment below this post! Southwest Chicken Wraps Southwest Chicken Wraps made with grilled chicken strips and dry cole slaw mix, tossed with chili powder, lime juice, ranch dressing, cheddar cheese, and tomatoes! 5 from 3 votes Print Pin Rate Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanKeyword: recipe for southwest chicken wraps Prep Time: 15 minutes minutesChill time: 2 hours hours Servings: 6 servings Calories: 374kcal Author: Kelly Miller Ingredients▢ 18 oz grilled chicken shortcuts or 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken▢ 1 1/2 cups shredded cabbage▢ 1 teaspoon chili powder▢ 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice▢ 1/2 cup ranch dressing▢ 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese▢ 1/2 cup grape tomatoes▢ 6 large flour tortillas InstructionsRoughly chop chicken and place in large mixing bowl.Quarter grape tomatoes and add to the bowl.Mix in cabbage, chili powder, lime juice, ranch dressing, and cheddar cheese until all ingredients are well incorporated.Cover tightly and refrigerate 2 hours.Serve on tortillas. Video NutritionCalories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 555mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 341IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 2mg Tried this recipe?Follow me @mostlyhomemademom or tag #MostlyHomemadeMom! 135.7K 25
Our Pinteresting Family says January 17, 2013 at 8:24 pm This looks very delicious! I wish this was on my menu for tonight. 🙂 I am definitely going to try these soon. Thanks for sharing. I enjoy checking out your recipes. Megan Reply
a quiet life says January 18, 2013 at 3:11 am this looks and sounds terrific, making this for the weekend~ Reply
PreparedtoEat.com says January 18, 2013 at 3:58 am That looks so good! I'm pinning this one for later. Reply
Patricia Hinkel says January 18, 2013 at 4:13 am This does look good!Thank you for sharing.Pat @ Pat's Pink Apron Reply
Maribel Reyes says January 18, 2013 at 5:37 am OMG this looks delicious! I would love to eat this tomorrow! 😀 Reply
Leigh Powell Hines says January 19, 2013 at 2:57 am Found you via Rattlebridge farm. This looks like it would be really great for a weeknight, easy… Thanks. I'm pinning it for the future. I look forward to seeing other recipes. Leigh Reply
Krista says January 20, 2013 at 3:40 pm Oh these look so yummy! I am pinning them and if and when I blog them, I will link back to you! Thanks for sharing at Church Supper. Have a blessed week & come back soon ~EMM Reply
Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says January 20, 2013 at 9:06 pm I make something similar to this very often! Yours turned out great! Thanks for sharing at Pinworthy Projects. Reply
Laurie Bynum says January 21, 2013 at 2:22 am I love to make wraps, and yours look wonderful! What a great idea to add the coleslaw for a bit of crunch. Yum! Reply
Mary N says January 21, 2013 at 6:33 pm Hi Kelly, I had to stop by and say "YUM" after seeing this! Great recipe share! I hope to try this soon….love that coleslaw is in the ingredients! Hope you are having a great Monday! Reply
Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com says January 21, 2013 at 10:10 pm Gotta love a meal that takes 10 minutes to make! Love it! Thanks for sharing at One Creative Weekend! Reply
Chandra Sirois says January 23, 2013 at 4:54 pm I love a good healthy wrap! Thanks for linking at Show Me Your Plaid Monday's! Reply
Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen says January 25, 2013 at 4:13 am These wraps sound delicious & I know they would be a hit in my house!! Pinned! Reply
Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm says January 26, 2013 at 12:43 am Saw this featured at Gingerbread and had to come over and check it out! It looks fantastic and pretty easy! Thanks for sharing it and I'm a new follower via GFC. Reply
Emily says May 11, 2013 at 3:44 pm When you say coleslaw from a bag, do you mean without mayo – just the cabbage, etc? Thanks! Reply
Kelly Miller says May 11, 2013 at 4:03 pm Yes, just the dry coleslaw mix you get in the produce department. Hope you like it, Emily! Reply