Crispy Southwest Chicken Wraps Food

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND BACON WRAPS

Steps:

• In a gallon-sized freezer bag or container, add the chicken to the Southwest Chicken Marinade. (Freezing instructions begin here.) Seal and marinate in the refrigerator for 2-24 hours.
• Preheat grill to medium-high heat and clean the grates well. Grill for about 4-5 minutes per side, maybe longer depending on the thickness, until done. Chicken is done when it registers 165°F internally or has no more pink inside. Let chicken rest on a cutting board and then dice into bite-sized pieces. (See other ways to cook your chicken in notes below.)
• To each tortilla, add some grilled chicken, bacon pieces, 2 tablespoons shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and 2 tablespoons Creamy Southwest Ranch Sauce. Roll up like a burrito. Serve more Creamy Southwest Ranch Sauce on the side for dipping, if desired.
• uncooked chicken in the Southwest Chicken Marinade
• cooked bacon pieces
• shredded cheese
• tortillas (Here are tips for freezing tortillas.)
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Place chicken breasts in a casserole dish or on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake uncovered for about 20-25 minutes, until done.
• Place chicken and marinade in slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Really! That's all it takes to get it done, otherwise you'll overcook and dry it out.
• Place chicken, marinade, and 1/3 cup chicken broth in a 6 quart Instant Pot. (Note: If using an 8 quart, double the marinade and broth amount.) Lock and seal the lid. Cook at high pressure for 7 minutes and use a quick release of the pressure when the cook time is up. (Note: It will take 10-15 minutes to come to pressure before the cook time starts.)

CRISPY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN WRAPS

Steps:

• Mix rice together with chili powder, cumin and garlic salt. Add drained beans, green onions, sweet pepper, cilantro and lime juice. Sprinkle cheese over tortillas, leaving 1/2-inch border around edges, then arrange chicken and rice mixture down the center of each tortilla. (Adding a few dots of sour cream over the center ingredients at this point makes the wraps creamy. At this point you may, also, add a bit of salsa.) Roll the stuffed tortillas burrito style. Spray the tortillas all over with cooking spray.
• Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat for 1 minute. Arrange 2 wraps, seam-side down, in pan and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining wraps. Serve with sour cream and salsa.
• An alternate cooking methed would be to spray as instructed (or lightly brush with vegetable oil) and place on a baking sheet in a preheated 400 degree oven. Bake until golden, about 20-30 minutes.

CRISPY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN WRAPS

Steps:

• Mix rice together with chili powder, cumin and garlic salt. Add remaining ingredients except for cheese and sour cream. Sprinkle cheese over tortillas, leaving 1/2-inch border around edges, then arrange chicken and rice mixture down the center of each tortilla. (Optional: I like to dollop little bits of sour cream over the cheese before arranging chicken and rice mixture down the center - it makes the wraps delightfully creamy.) Roll stuffed tortillas, leaving edges open and slightly flatten the wraps with the palm of your hand. Spray seam-side of the wrap lightly with cooking spray.
• Heat a large non-stick skillet (or griddle) over medium heat for 1 minute. Arrange wraps, seam-side down, in pan or griddle and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side. Cooking them seam-side down first helps seal the long edge so they don't fall apart. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining wraps. Serve warm.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN WRAPS

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/8th inch thickness. Place a cheese stick down the middle of each; top with chilies. Roll up and tuck in ends. Secure with toothpicks.
• In a shallow bowl; combine the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, chili powder, salt and cumin.
• Coat chicken with flour, then dip in butter and roll in crumb mixture.
• Place wraps, seam side down, in a greased 13 inch baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
• If you choose to grill, place on rack for about 15 minutes or until chicken is slightly crisp.