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A halved Chicken Crunch Wrap filled with seasoned ground meat, cheese, and creamy sauce, served on a white plate.

Chicken Crunch Wrap

This recipe provides a gluten-free version of a popular fast-food favorite. It is designed to be a quick and satisfying meal for busy families and food lovers who want handheld food made easily at home without sacrificing flavor or dietary needs.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground beef Or substitute with seasoned ground chicken
  • 1 packet Taco seasoning Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup Cooked seasoned rice Spanish rice recommended
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese blend Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Mozzarella mix
  • 1/2 cup Nacho cheese sauce Warm slightly before use
  • 1/4 cup Chipotle sauce
  • 1/4 cup Sour cream Reduced-fat is fine
  • 1 cup Tortilla strips Fiesta strips or crunchy red strips
For Assembly
  • 4 Flour tortillas Burrito size, 10-12 inches, gluten-free recommended
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter For grilling

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully browned. Drain any excess fat from the pan.
  2. Stir the taco seasoning and water into the cooked ground beef according to the seasoning packet directions. Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  3. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the cooked rice and half of the shredded cheese blend into the meat mixture. Mix until combined.
  4. Lay out one large flour tortilla on a clean surface. Spread a layer of nacho cheese sauce down the center third of the tortilla.
  5. On top of the nacho cheese, layer a portion of the meat and rice mixture down the center. Top the meat mixture with a sprinkle of the remaining shredded cheese.
  6. Next, layer the sour cream, chipotle sauce, and tortilla strips over the cheese layer.
  7. Fold the left and right sides of the tortilla inward over the center filling. Then, fold the bottom edge up over the filling and roll the entire wrap tightly upward to seal it into a compact square shape.
  8. Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Place the wrapped burrito seam-side down in the hot buttered skillet.
  9. Grill the wrap for 2 to 3 minutes per side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy on all sides. Slice in half and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 750mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

When I first made this for my son after his celiac diagnosis, the excitement on his face made the effort worthwhile. Using a gluten-free tortilla is key for this adaptation. Warming the nacho cheese sauce helps it spread evenly before you add the other fillings.

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