Description
This Buffalo Chicken Wrap recipe features tender strips of chicken tossed in spicy Buffalo sauce, layered with fresh lettuce, celery, creamy avocado, Colby jack cheese, and ranch dressing, all wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. Perfect for a quick, flavorful meal with a delightful balance of spicy, creamy, and crunchy textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Sauce
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Buffalo sauce
Wrap Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- ½ cup ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing)
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- ½ cup thinly shaved celery
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup freshly shredded Colby jack cheese
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Slice the chicken into strips and place them in a large bowl. Pour the buffalo sauce over the chicken and toss to coat thoroughly. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours for deeper flavor infusion.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken strips and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside, approximately 8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the Tortilla Base: Lay a flour tortilla flat on your workspace. Spread 2 tablespoons of ranch or blue cheese dressing evenly over the tortilla surface to add creamy flavor.
- Assemble the Wrap: Evenly distribute ½ cup shredded lettuce, 2 tablespoons shaved celery, ¼ of the sliced avocado, ¼ cup shredded Colby jack cheese, and ¼ of the cooked buffalo chicken onto the tortilla over the dressing layer.
- Wrap and Serve: Roll the tortilla tightly like a burrito, ensuring all ingredients are securely enclosed. Slice the wrap in half and serve immediately while the chicken is warm and flavorful.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a dash of hot sauce inside the wrap or sprinkle some red pepper flakes on the chicken.
- Substitute flour tortillas with whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas for dietary preferences.
- Leftover chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for quick meals.
- To make it dairy-free, choose a vegan dressing and omit the cheese.
- Marinating the chicken longer increases flavor but is optional if short on time.
