These crispy chicken fajitas wraps are one of our favorite easy lunch or dinner options. It's an easy way to elevate traditional chicken fajitas and it comes together in less than 30 minutes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It an easy recipe that comes together in less than 30 minutes
- It's a great way to use up leftover chicken
- One wrap is balanced with veggies, protein, fats, and carbs
- You can easily personalize them with toppings of your choice
- Prep the chicken fajita filling at the beginning of the week and then easily assemble a quick lunch throughout the week
Ingredient Notes
- Olive oil
- Red bell pepper and red onion - orange or yellow bell peppers will work too.
- Shredded chicken - we often use rotisserie chicken for ease! You can also use any other leftover chicken or simply prep chicken in the instant pot, oven, crockpot, or stovetop. For stovetop option, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a nonstick skillet. Cut boneless skinless chicken breast into thin strips. Add to the pan over medium-high heat and cook until fully cooked and the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Salsa
- Cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt
- Refried beans - our favorite brand of refried beans is Siete. We also like to make our own version by blending 1 can of black beans, 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil, salt + cumin + garlic powder + chili powder to taste, and a few tablespoons of water (to help the beans blend). Simply blend in a high power blender or food processor until the beans are smooth!
- Shredded cheese (optional) - cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese blend will work great. Or leave it off all together!
- Large tortilla wraps - any flour tortillas or gluten-free option will work here. Corn tortillas aren't a great option because they break apart too easily
- Any toppings or dipping sauces of choice - salsa, guacamole, cilantro, jalapeño, fresh avocado, hot sauce, fresh cilantro, sour cream, pico de gallo, fresh lime juice, or Bitchin' Sauce are all great options.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.
Equipment You’ll Need
- Large saucepan
- Cutting board & knife
- Measuring cups & spoons
Step by Step Directions
For the full recipe instructions, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
Heat a large skillet on the stove over medium heat. Add the olive oil. When the pan is hot, add the bell pepper and red onion. Let the mixture cook for 3-4 minutes or until the veggies begin to soften.
Add the shredded chicken, salsa, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt to the pan. Mix well and let the mixture continue to cook for 2-3 more minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
Heat the tortillas in the microwave for 15-20 seconds. Assemble your fajita wraps by spreading a few tbsp of refried beans down the center of the warm tortilla. Add about 1 cup of fajita mixture on top of the refried beans. Sprinkle cheese on top if desired.
Roll the tortilla up.
Place the pan back on the stove on medium heat. Add olive oil spray to the pan. Place the wrap seam side down on the hot pan. Let the wrap brown for about a minute each side. Repeat with the rest of the wraps.
Serve with any desired toppings or dipping sauces.
Tips & Variations
- We prefer to make our own seasoning mix instead of using store-bought seasonings, but feel free to use fajita seasoning if you're looking for a shortcut.
- Not in the mood for a tortilla? Make these into easy & yummy lettuce wraps using butter lettuce.
- The fajita chicken filling is also delicious on top of tortilla chips for nachos.
- You can also use a grill pan or a panini press to brown the wrap.
FAQ
We prefer to store the components in individual containers and then assemble the wrap the day of and heat it fresh in the pan.
For a gluten-free option, use Siete almond flour tortillas or another GF brand. For a dairy-free option, simply leave out the cheese.
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Chicken Fajitas Wraps
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 3 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken)
- 3/4 cup salsa
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp salt (more to taste)
- 1 cup refried beans, fat-free (or see notes for homemade version)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 6 large tortillas (Flour or gluten-free tortillas will work. Avoid corn tortillas as they fall apart too easily)
- Any toppings or dipping sauces of choice (salsa, guac, cilantro, jalapeño, sour cream)
Instructions
- Heat a large saucepan on the stove over medium heat. Add the olive oil. When the pan is hot, add the bell pepper and red onion. Let the mixture cook for 3-4 minutes or until the veggies begin to soften.
- Add the shredded chicken, salsa, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt to the pan. Mix well and let the mixture continue to cook for 2-3 more minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the mixture to a bowl.
- Heat the tortillas in the microwave for 15-20 seconds. Assemble the fajita wraps by spreading a few tbsp of refried beans down the middle of the tortilla. Add about 1 cup of fajita mixture on top of the refried beans. Sprinkle cheese on top if desired. Roll the tortilla up.
- Place the pan back on the stove on medium heat. Add olive oil spray to the pan. Place the wrap seam side down on the hot pan. Let the wrap brown for about a minute each side. Repeat with the rest of the wraps.
- Serve with any desired toppings or dipping sauces.
Notes
- If you would like to make your own refried beans do the following: Add 1 can of black beans, 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil, salt + cumin + garlic powder + chili powder to taste, and a few tablespoons of water (to help the beans blend) to a blender or food processor. Simply blend until the beans are smooth!
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