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By Joanie Zisk Published: Apr 27, 2021 · Updated: Aug 18, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links · Please read my disclosure

Southwest Wrap For One

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This tasty Southwest wrap comes together quickly with either ground chicken or ground turkey and is filled with beans, tomatoes, cheese and so much flavor. It can be ready in just 10 minutes!

a hand holding a ground turkey wrap topped with spinach, cheese, and tomatoes over a white plate

This Southwest Chicken Wrap is my answer to an easy lunch or dinner, especially when life is busy and there's little time to cook.

Why This Recipe Works

  • This southwest wrap recipe is flexible. Use either ground chicken or ground turkey and feel free to add other favorite ingredients to the filling.
  • Quick and easy: The ground meat cooks very quickly so your wrap can be ready to enjoy in minutes.
  • Filled with flavor: A southwestern wrap makes an absolutely delicious and hearty meal!

Ingredients

olive oil, cheese, ground chicken, spinach, tomatoes, salsa, and beans on a brown cutting board
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Ingredient Notes

  • Ground chicken: Feel free to use ground turkey, ground beef, or even ground pork instead.
  • Olive oil: I use extra virgin olive oil in this southwest chicken wrap recipe as well as in every other recipe on One Dish Kitchen that calls for olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil is the least processed form of olive oil. It is an unrefined oil and the highest-quality olive oil you can buy. Because of the way extra virgin olive oil is made, it retains a more true olive taste. It also contains more of the vitamins and minerals found in olives. It's my favorite type of olive oil to use but you may use lighter olive oil instead.
  • Ranch dressing: A small amount of ranch dressing is added to the salsa and cumin to create a fabulous sauce that the ground chicken is stirred into.
  • Seasonings: Use cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  • Salsa: Use your favorite salsa. I love salsa verde and one of my favorite brands is Herdez. Feel free to use red or green salsa, mild or spicy, and chunky or smooth salsa.
  • Spinach: I love using fresh spinach in my chicken wraps, feel free to use your favorite type of lettuce instead. Romaine, butter lettuce, or arugula are great choices.
  • Tomatoes: I use 4-5 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half. One small Roma tomato or a few slices of a large tomato would be perfect too.
  • Cheese: Use 2 tablespoons of shredded Monterey Jack cheese. If you prefer a little more spice in your wrap, try Pepper Jack instead.
  • Tortilla: Use one (8-inch) flour tortilla, store-bought or homemade. You can even use gluten-free or whole wheat tortillas instead. If you use a 10-inch tortilla, you may want to add more beans, cheese, and tomatoes to your wrap.

How To Make A Southwest Wrap

  1. Cook the ground chicken: In a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil for 30 seconds. Add ground chicken, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  2. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, combine salsa, ranch dressing, cumin, and cooked chicken.
a white bowl filled with ground chicken, salsa, and ranch dressing with a spoon on the side of the bowl.
  1. Assemble the wrap: Place spinach in the center of the tortilla, Spoon the chicken mixture over the spinach and top it with black beans, tomatoes, and cheese.
a flour tortilla flat on a plate topped with spinach, ground chicken tomatoes, black beans, and shredded cheese.
  1. Roll up the tortilla and enjoy.

Expert Tips

This is the best southwest chicken wrap, but you might like to try these variations:

  • Vegetarian southwest wrap: Make a meatless southwest wrap by adding more beans and omitting the chicken.
  • Add beans: Use any beans you like; black beans, red kidney beans, or garbanzo beans all go well in this chicken wrap.
  • Vegan southwest wrap: Omit the chicken and cheese and instead of using ranch dressing, use half of an avocado, mashed which will add a creamy texture to the sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Use A Different Ground Meat In This Southwest Wrap Recipe?

Yes! Ground turkey or ground beef make excellent substitutions.

Can I Double This Recipe?

Absolutely! If you want to make two chicken wraps, double the ingredients.

How Long Do Chicken Wraps Last?

Wraps last up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

Can I Make This Chicken Wrap Into A Salad?

Absolutely! When I'm not feeling like a wrap, I add the chicken mixture to the top of a big bowl of salad greens. Drizzle with extra ranch dressing, if you'd like and you've got yourself a delicious salad to enjoy.

Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients

If you have any ingredients left over from this southwest wrap recipe, consider using them in any of these single serving and small batch recipes:

  • Salsa: Enchiladas Verdes, Taco Casserole, Vegetarian Enchiladas
  • Cumin: Beef Enchiladas, Pumpkin Soup, Chili, Butter Chicken
  • Ground chicken or turkey: Turkey Chili, Turkey Meatballs, Sloppy Joe
  • Spinach: Spinach Manicotti, Spinach and Orzo Salad, Crustless Spinach Quiche
  • Tortillas: Fruit Quesadilla, Chicken Fajitas, Baked Tortilla Chips
  • Black beans: Black Bean Hummus, Guacamole Salad, Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Burritos, Black Bean Soup
  • Tomatoes: Pan Fried Okra and Tomatoes, Chicken Caprese Salad, Chicken Margherita
  • Cheese: Breakfast Casserole, Vegetable Casserole, Hamburger Casserole
a ground chicken wrap topped with cheese and tomatoes on a plate next to a green bowl filled with tortilla chips and an orange napkin

Serving Suggestions

You might like to serve your chicken wrap with any of these single serving dishes.

  • Butternut Squash Soup
  • Minestrone
  • Cucumber Salad
  • Sweet Potato Fries

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Southwest Wrap For One

This tasty Southwest wrap comes together quickly with either ground chicken or ground turkey and is filled with beans, tomatoes, cheese and so much flavor. It can be ready in less than 15 minutes!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 575kcal
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

  • 10-inch skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 5 ounces ground chicken
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon salsa
  • 1 tablespoon ranch dressing
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ cup fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 (8-inch) flour tortilla
  • 2 tablespoons canned black beans , not including juice
  • 4 cherry tomatoes , sliced in half
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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Instructions

  • In a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil for 30 seconds. Add ground chicken, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine salsa, ranch dressing, cumin and cooked chicken.
  • Place spinach in the center of the tortilla, Spoon chicken mixture over the spinach and top with black beans, tomatoes, and cheese.
  • Roll up tortilla and enjoy.

Notes

Expert Tips
  • Make a meatless southwest wrap by adding more beans and omitting the chicken.
  • Use any beans you like; black beans, red kidney beans, or garbanzo beans all go well with this chicken wrap.
  • For a vegan southwest wrap, omit the chicken and cheese and instead of using ranch dressing, use half of an avocado which will add a creamy texture to the sauce
Nutrition Facts
Southwest Wrap For One
Amount Per Serving (1 wrap)
Calories 575 Calories from Fat 297
% Daily Value*
Fat 33g51%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 127mg42%
Sodium 683mg30%
Potassium 1036mg30%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 28g56%
Vitamin A 416IU8%
Vitamin C 17mg21%
Calcium 37mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Joanie Zisk is the creator of OneDishKitchen.com, the number one go-to site for single serving recipes. The aim of One Dish Kitchen is to inspire individuals with access to single serving recipes that will enable them to enjoy the preparation of a meal that will nourish both body and soul. Her website is filled with hundreds of easy, flavorful recipes that are tailored for those cooking for one. Joanie is the author of "The Ultimate Cooking For One Cookbook" and her recipes and food photography have been featured in various publications including, TODAY.com, Huffington Post, Real Simple, Self.com,Women’s Day, Buzzfeed, and others. Come say hello and follow Joanie on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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