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Southwest Chicken Wraps With Cilantro Lime Yogurt Sauce (Meal Prep Ready) - Fresh, Fast, and Flavor-Packed

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken: 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • Tortillas: 6–8 large flour tortillas (10-inch) or whole wheat wraps
  • Veggies: 2 cups chopped romaine, 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced), 1 cup canned corn (drained), 1/2 small red onion (thinly sliced), 1 avocado (sliced)
  • Cheese (optional): 1 cup shredded pepper jack or cheddar
  • Black beans (optional): 1 cup cooked or canned, rinsed and drained
  • Fresh cilantro: 1 bunch
  • Limes: 2–3, plus extra wedges for serving
  • Greek yogurt: 1 cup (plain, full-fat or 2%)
  • Pantry spices: Chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Olive oil: For cooking and sauce
  • Honey or agave: 1–2 teaspoons for the sauce
  • Garlic: 1 clove for the sauce

Instructions
 

  • Make the spice rub: In a small bowl, mix 1.5 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like heat.
  • Season the chicken: Pat chicken dry. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and coat evenly with the spice rub.
  • Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high. Cook 5–6 minutes per side (thighs may need a touch longer) until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
  • Mix the cilantro lime yogurt sauce: In a bowl, combine 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, zest and juice of 1 lime, 1 small grated or minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Adjust lime and salt to taste.
  • Prep the fillings: Chop romaine, slice bell pepper and onion, drain corn and beans, and slice avocado. Keep components separate if meal prepping.
  • Warm the tortillas: Briefly heat each tortilla in a dry skillet for 15–20 seconds per side to make them pliable.
  • Assemble: Spread 2 tablespoons of sauce on each tortilla. Layer romaine, chicken, peppers, corn, onion, black beans (if using), avocado, and a sprinkle of cheese.
  • Wrap it tight: Fold in the sides, then roll from the bottom into a snug wrap. For meal prep, wrap in parchment and then foil, or place seam-side down in containers.
  • Optional crisp: For a café-style finish, sear the wrapped tortilla seam-side down in a lightly oiled skillet 1–2 minutes per side.