Easy Chicken Salad Wrap

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This chicken salad wrap make a healthy, delicious lunch, dinner, or afternoon snack. It's loaded with lean protein, veggies, and a tasty sauce.

Closeup shot of two chicken salad wraps on plate with the top wrap cut in half

Shredded chicken, carrots, celery, green onions, and a creamy sauce that has just the right amount of heat are all wrapped up in a soft flour tortilla. Could it get any better? No. No, it couldn't.

Chicken Salad Wrap

I love wraps. They're one of my favorite things to make for lunch or dinner. They're a fun way to have a full meal in one tidy package. I often make these for quick dinners or for lunch on the weekend.

Closeup shot of chicken salad wraps stacked atop one another with the top one cut in half.

Ingredients

It only takes a few simple ingredients to make these easy, tasty wraps.

  • shredded chicken
  • mayonnaise
  • cilantro leaves
  • carrots
  • green onions
  • celery
  • sour cream
  • hot sauce
  • shredded cheese
  • tortillas
  • salt and pepper
Overhead shot of individual wrap ingredients in bowls

Instructions

A few simple steps are all it takes to make these wraps. They're done in a flash.

Step 1: In a large bowl combine mayonnaise, cilantro, carrots, green onions, celery, sour cream, and hot sauce. 

Overhead shot of veggies, mayo, and hot sauce in bowl

Step 2: Add chicken and stir to coat. 

Step 3: Season with salt and pepper to taste.  (This mixture can be refrigerated in a sealed container or covered with plastic wrap until ready to use.)

Closeup shot of spoonful of chicken salad

Step 4: When you are ready to make your snack wraps, set your tortillas on your work surface..  

Step 5: Spoon chicken salad in the center of your tortillas.  

Step 6: Sprinkle cheese on top.

Chicken salad wrap filling on tortilla ready to be wrapped.

Step 7: To fold your snack wrap, fold the sides in and roll to secure. Place seam-side down until you are finished rolling them all up. 

Step 8: Place a large skillet over medium heat. 

Step 9: Spray the bottom of each snack wrap with cooking spray and place them on your heated skillet.

Overhead shot of chicken salad wraps in pan

Step 10: Cook for about 4 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown.

Step 11: Spray the tops of snack wraps and flip to cook the other side. Continue cooking until that side is golden brown.

Overhead shot of toasted chicken salad wraps in pan

Step 12: Remove from heat and serve.

Closeup shot of chicken salad wrap

Equipment

You'll only need a few basic pieces of kitchen equipment to make this recipe..

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon
  • Pan

Substitutions

Greek Yogurt: If you don't have sour cream, you can use full-fat Greek yogurt.

Beef or Pork: You can use shredded beef or pork in place of chicken.

Options

Looking for ways to change up this chicken salad wrap recipe? Here are some suggestions.

Extra Spicy: Add red pepper flakes to the mayo mixture for more heat.

Chopped Bell Peppers: Chopped bell peppers add even more flavor.

Tips:

  • Always store your chicken salad separately from the tortillas so they don't get soggy.
  • Be sure to spray the tops of the wraps or add butter to the pan to get them golden brown.
  • Only make as many of these as you plan to eat. They don't refrigerate well.
Closeup shot of hand holding a chicken salad wrap cut in half.

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FAQ

How long will these wraps last?

Store the chicken salad filling for up to 3 days in a separate container.

Can I store pre-made wraps?

It's not recommended. The tortillas will get soggy.

Where do wraps come from?

Most believe that they probably originated in California and might have been invented at the "I Love Juicy" chain.

Chicken Salad Wrap

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Yield: 8 snack wraps

Easy Chicken Salad Snack Wraps

Easy Chicken Salad Snack Wraps

This easy chicken salad wrap recipe comes together quickly and tastes delicious. It's the perfect lunch or dinner!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded chicken
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/3 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 8 medium tortillas
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl combine mayonnaise, cilantro, carrots, green onions, celery, sour cream, and hot sauce. 
  2. Add chicken and stir to coat. 
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.  (This mixture can be refrigerated in a sealed container or covered with plastic wrap until ready to use.)
  4. When you are ready to make your snack wraps, set your tortillas on your work surface.  
  5. Spoon chicken salad in the center of your tortillas.  
  6. Sprinkle cheese on top.
  7. To fold your snack wrap, fold the sides in and roll to secure. Place seam-side down until you are finished rolling them all up. 
  8. Place a large skillet over medium heat. 
  9. Spray the bottom of each snack wrap with cooking spray and place them on your heated skillet.
  10. Cook for about 4 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown.
  11. Spray the tops of snack wraps and flip to cook the other side. Continue cooking until that side is golden brown.
  12. Remove from heat and serve.

Nutrition Information

Yield

8

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 377Total Fat 23gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 12gCholesterol 72mgSodium 482mgCarbohydrates 20gFiber 1gSugar 1gProtein 22g

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