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Close-up of two halves of Southwest Chicken Wraps showing shredded chicken, corn, black beans, and lettuce.

Southwest Chicken Wraps: Easy & Healthy Lunch Recipes

This recipe provides a quick and healthy lunch option using grilled chicken and fresh ingredients. It is simple to assemble, making it suitable for busy schedules.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 wraps
Course: Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 466

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound grilled chicken breast
  • 6 whole wheat tortillas
  • Romaine lettuce leaves as needed
  • 15 ounces black beans one can, drained and rinsed
  • 8 ounces corn one can, drained well
  • 3/4 cup pico de gallo
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese lite or fat free
  • 1/3 cup lite mayonnaise lite

Equipment

  • Chopping board

Method
 

  1. Cut the grilled chicken into strips and start assembling your wraps.
  2. Lay a tortilla on a clean chopping board. Add one or two lettuce leaves, 2 tbsp black beans, 1 tbsp corn, 2 tbsp pico de gallo, and top with some chicken.
  3. Drizzle with a spoonful of mayonnaise and sprinkle with shredded cheddar.
  4. Roll it up, neat and tight, then repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  5. Just before serving, cut the tortillas in half and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 466kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 40gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 762mgPotassium: 590mgFiber: 11gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1926IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 198mgIron: 4mg

Notes

You can use lite mayo or Miracle Whip. You may use Greek yogurt in place of mayo. Use carb or whole wheat tortilla wraps. Use canned corn, or boil your own fresh corn. Use the shredded cheese of your choice; fat-free versions are available. In place of mayo or yogurt, you can use southwest calories dressing.

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