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Tag: shredded chicken wrap

  • BBQ Chicken Wraps: Sweet, Smoky, Rolled Up

    BBQ Chicken Wraps: Sweet, Smoky, Rolled Up

    Got leftover chicken? Good. Make these.

    BBQ sauce + chicken + cheddar + crunchy slaw. Roll it up. That’s lunch. That’s dinner. That’s “I don’t feel like cooking” perfection. Sweet, smoky, tangy, and ready in 10.

    Ingredients

    Serves 2.

    • 2 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
    • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie = king)
    • ½ cup BBQ sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
    • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • ½ cup corn kernels (canned or frozen, thawed)
    • ½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1 cup shredded lettuce or coleslaw mix
    • ¼ cup diced red onion (optional)
    • Ranch or cilantro lime dressing (optional)

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    Step 1: Sauce the Chicken

    1. In a bowl, toss shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until coated.

    Step 2: Warm the Tortillas

    1. Microwave tortillas for 10-15 seconds (flexible = no cracks).

    Step 3: Assemble

    1. Layer BBQ chicken, cheddar, corn, black beans, lettuce, and red onion down the center of each tortilla.
    2. Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce or ranch if desired.

    Step 4: Roll It Up

    1. Fold in the sides. Roll from bottom to top, keeping it tight.
    2. Cut in half on a diagonal.

    Step 5: Serve

    1. Eat immediately or wrap in foil for later.

    Summary

    Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 0 | Total Time: 10 minutes

    Yield: 2 wraps

    Difficulty: Easy

    Storage Notes

    Best Fresh:

    Wraps = best eaten immediately. Lettuce gets sad after a few hours.

    Meal Prep Style:

    Store BBQ chicken separately for 4 days. Assemble wraps fresh when hungry.

    Pro Tip:

    Toast the tortilla in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side first. Holds up better. Tastes better. Worth it.

  • Buffalo Chicken Wraps: Hot Sauce Belongs in a Tortilla

    Buffalo Chicken Wraps: Hot Sauce Belongs in a Tortilla

    Wraps are the lunch MVP. This one wears hot sauce like a badge of honor.

    Buffalo chicken. Creamy dressing. Crunchy veggies. All rolled tight. Use leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken, or even canned chicken. Dinner tonight? Lunch tomorrow. Done.

    Ingredients

    Serves 2 (easily doubles).

    • 2 large flour tortillas (10-inch or burrito size)
    • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie = hero)
    • ½ cup buffalo sauce (Franks + butter = homemade)
    • ¼ cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
    • 1 cup shredded lettuce (iceberg or romaine)
    • ½ cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack (optional)
    • ¼ cup diced celery (for crunch)
    • ¼ cup diced red onion (optional)

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    Step 1: Sauce the Chicken

    1. In a bowl, toss shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until fully coated.

    Step 2: Warm the Tortillas

    1. Microwave tortillas for 15 seconds (makes them pliable, no cracking).

    Step 3: Assemble

    1. Spread ranch or blue cheese down the center of each tortilla.
    2. Top with buffalo chicken, lettuce, celery, onion, and cheese (if using).

    Step 4: Roll It Tight

    1. Fold in the sides. Roll from bottom up, keeping it snug.
    2. Cut in half on a diagonal (looks fancy, tastes feral).

    Step 5: Serve

    1. Eat immediately. Dunk in extra ranch or blue cheese if you’re a champion.

    Summary

    Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 0 minutes (5 if heating chicken) | Total Time: 10 minutes

    Yield: 2 wraps

    Difficulty: So Easy

    Storage Notes

    Best Fresh:

    Wraps get soggy fast. Assemble just before eating for maximum crunch.

    Meal Prep Style:

    Store components separately in the fridge for 3 days. Chicken, sauce, toppings, tortillas. Assemble when hungry.

    Pro Tip:

    Wrap tightly in foil if taking to work. Slice it after unwrapping, not before.