Save to Pinterest A vibrant, flavor-packed wrap filled with crispy chicken tenders, fresh vegetables, black beans, and a creamy, zesty southwest dressing—perfect for a quick family meal or satisfying lunch.
Ingredients
- Chicken & Wrap: 6 7 crispy chicken tenders (cooked according to package directions)
- Chicken & Wrap: 6 large flour tortillas
- Chicken & Wrap: 6 romaine lettuce leaves
- Chicken & Wrap: 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- Chicken & Wrap: 1 (15 oz/425 g) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- Chicken & Wrap: 1 cup (120 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- Vegetables: 1 package (10 oz/280 g) frozen corn, thawed
- Vegetables: 1 Tbsp oil (vegetable or olive)
- Southwest Dressing: 1 1/2 cups (360 g) mayonnaise
- Southwest Dressing: 1/2 cup (120 ml) salsa
- Southwest Dressing: 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
- Southwest Dressing: 3 Tbsp taco seasoning
- Southwest Dressing: 1 Tbsp ground cumin
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven and bake the chicken tenders according to package instructions.
- Step 2:
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, salsa, milk, taco seasoning, and cumin. Whisk until smooth. Set aside.
- Step 3:
- Heat oil in a small skillet over medium high heat. Add thawed corn and sauté until lightly browned, about 3 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Step 4:
- Slice baked chicken tenders into strips.
- Step 5:
- Lay each tortilla flat. Spread 2 Tbsp of southwest dressing on the lower half of each tortilla.
- Step 6:
- Layer with a romaine lettuce leaf, tomato slices, black beans, sautéed corn, chicken strips, and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese. Drizzle with additional southwest dressing if desired.
- Step 7:
- Fold the sides of the tortilla in, then roll up tightly from the bottom. Slice each wrap in half.
- Step 8:
- Serve immediately, with extra southwest dressing on the side.
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Save to Pinterest Common Recipe Questions
- → What kind of chicken works best for this wrap?
Crispy chicken tenders provide a great texture, but grilled chicken breast can be used for a lighter option.
- → How is the southwest dressing prepared?
The dressing is made by mixing mayonnaise, salsa, milk, taco seasoning, and ground cumin until smooth, adding creamy and zesty flavors.
- → Can I substitute any ingredients for dietary needs?
Yes, gluten-free or whole wheat tortillas can replace flour tortillas, and Greek yogurt can partially substitute mayonnaise for a lighter dressing.
- → What vegetables are included in the wrap?
Romaine lettuce, sliced tomatoes, black beans, and sautéed corn provide freshness and color in the wrap.
- → How should the wraps be assembled for best results?
Spread dressing on the lower half of each tortilla, layer the ingredients evenly, then fold and roll tightly before slicing in half.