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These Fajita Chicken and Avocado Ranch Salad Wraps are the perfect wraps to enjoy for lunch or dinner. Grilled chicken wrapped up with greens and tossed in a homemade avocado ranch dressing. Add quinoa, spicy fajita seasoning, cheese, beans, corn, peppers, and lots of fresh cilantro. These colorful grilled chicken wraps are simple to make, wholesome, and so delicious. Use leftover grilled chicken or make my spicy fajita chicken on the grill. The wraps are great either way and yummy served warmed or chilled.
Ever since I made my pesto chicken and bacon wraps I’ve been obsessed with making wraps. Something about summer, especially this particular summer, really has inspired me to branch out from the usual chicken stir fry dinner or quick noodles.
I’m loving wraps! You know what’s funny about these wraps though? The inspiration actually came from a wrap I made all the way back in 2013. I called it a grilled tex-mex chicken and quinoa wrap.
From what I remember, they were delicious wraps. And I love the idea of using quinoa in place of rice (am on a quinoa kick too?). Of course, I couldn’t recreate the recipe from 2013, so I brainstormed something similar, but different.
And y’all, I have a new favorite wrap. We’re all loving these for dinner, then eating the leftovers the next day for lunch.
Details – The dressing
I always start with the ranch dressing. This is one of my favorite ways to create a super creamy ranch without using any mayo. The avocado replaces the mayo, and honestly, it’s just as delicious, if not more so, very creamy and rich.
I like to make it a spicy ranch by adding some pickled jalapeños. My dad said it’s addicting and his favorite way to enjoy ranch.
The salad
With the ranch out of the way, the rest is just tossing the salad and rolling the wraps. For the salad, we’re using shredded lettuce, tossed up with quinoa, beans, cheese, grilled corn, and peppers.
I don’t usually toss the chicken with the salad, but you could easily do that!
The recipe calls for already cooked chicken. You can use whatever you have on hand. Or make the spicy fajita chicken I’ve been grilling specifically for these wraps.
It’s simply chicken tenders, tossed with olive oil, fajita seasoning, and black pepper. Literally just three ingredients, but this mix is a go-to for me. I gave you the recipe in the notes section. You can use that, or as I said, use leftover or rotisserie-style chicken.
The wraps
Once you’ve tossed the salad, all that’s left is to roll the wraps. As I mentioned, I used my homemade tortillas, then layered on the avocado ranch, salad, grilled chicken, and lots of cilantro. If you don’t enjoy cilantro, use parsley or basil.
Then wrap and roll burrito style.
I used grilled chicken and warm tortillas off the skillet, so I didn’t feel the need to warm my wraps. But if you like, you can cook them in a skillet with a little olive oil until warmed and you’ll end up with some nice melty cheese.
Or serve them chilled. Delicious either way. My family has been loving these!
Looking for other picnic-style recipes? Here are a few ideas:
Grilled Jalapeño Peach Quinoa Salad
Pesto Chicken and Avocado Bacon Salad Wraps
Honey Mustard Chicken Avocado Sandwich with Tahini Ranch
Picnic Style Brie and Prosciutto Sandwich
Grilled Vegetable Burrata Sandwich
Lastly, if you make these Fajita Chicken and Avocado Ranch Salad Wraps, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Fajita Chicken and Avocado Ranch Salad Wraps
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 587 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
Avocado Ranch
- 1 small avocado, pitted and peeled
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- kosher salt and black pepper
Wraps
- 4 large tortillas
- gluten free tortillas (optional)
- 3 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1-2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack
- 1 cup cooked black beans
- 1 cup grilled or roasted corn
- 1 roasted/grilled bell pepper, sliced
- 1-1 1/2 cups grilled chicken, cubed or shredded
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1. To make the dressing. Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender with 1/3 cup water. Blend until creamy, adding more water as needed to thin. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper.2. To make the wraps. In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, quinoa, fajita seasoning, cheese, black beans, peppers, corn, and cilantro. Toss with 1/2 of the dressing.3. Place one tortilla at a time in the microwave for 20 seconds. Spread on a layer of ranch then add the salad and chicken. Drizzle over more ranch and if you're feeling it, more fajita seasoning. Fold the tortilla over the ingredients. Fold sides and ends of tortillas over filling and roll forward. Repeat with remaining ingredients.4. Serve room temp or place in a skillet with olive oil to warm. Enjoy with extra dressing!
Notes
Spicy Fajita Chicken: In a bowl, toss 1 pound of chicken tenders with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1-2 tablespoons cajun or fajita seasoning, and a good pinch of black pepper. Grill the chicken until lightly charred and cooked through, turning halfway through cooking, about 10 to 12 minutes.
Homemade Fajita Seasoning: mix 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper. Makes 1/2 cup.Â
Made this yesterday and it was delicious but I must say I cooked all afternoon. I cooked the chicken w your spicy mix on the charcoal grill w mesquite and it was so tender! I made the best black beans from scratch, since I was home and around the kitchen. The Ava sauce was v tasty but think too spicy w all the jalapeño and I used the Tj sweet one! Lastly I made your homemade tortillas as they looked so good but they didn’t stand out in taste nor roll on sides well.. I would use store bought ones for shortcut! The quinoa was great w it! It was a lot of work so we’re having for leftovers tonight! Your recipes are all very good and I love getting them daily! Going to make the peach bruschetta fresh tonight! Thank you for your great recipes & enthusiasm!
Hi Carol,
Happy Friday!!? I am thrilled to hear this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a bunch for giving it a try! Thanks for your kind message, sorry this took you so long! xxT
My kiddos thought it was too spicy, but I love it! Maybe I’ll use less jalapeños for the dressing and less cayenne pepper in the fajita seasoning next time so they will eat it too!
Hi Aimee,
Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing you feedback, sorry it was a little spicy for the kids!! Hope you’re off to a great Thursday! xTieghan
Mmm…mmm…mmm this was delish! I call this a gourmet wrap. I put it on corn tortillas. The sauce and the roasted peppers made this dish in my opinion. My fam Loved it!! Thanks for sharing.
Hi Anita,
Thanks for your review and trying this recipe out, I love to hear that it was a winner! Have the best Thursday! ?xTieghan
Will try these! Probably will sub in butter lettuce and no quinoa bc I don’t care for it. This isn’t a popular restaurant around here anymore but I used to love getting the chicken fajita roll up from applebees lol… it was my favorite, especially in high school! I thought at first maybe this was a copy cat recipe. All the same, sounds delish!
I hope you love the recipe Hannah, let me know how it turns out! xTieghan
Yummy! Made this for my family tonight and everyone loved it. It’s a keeper!
Hi Debbie,
Amazing!! I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it and sharing your feedback:)
This looks amazing! I am obsessed with your homemade flour tortillas!! Wondering if you made them larger for this recipe?
Definitely need to make them larger. I only got 8 out of the 3 cups of flour recipe.
Hey Kim,
So glad you have been enjoying the tortilla recipe! I kept them the same size for these wraps:) xx
Sounds amazing, what could say summer more than salad and a wrap !! Definitely on my menu for this week! BTW love your newest cookbook!!!!
Thanks so much for your kind message Debbie, I hope you love the recipe!! xTieghan
I made this tonight, but made it keto and it was still really yummy! I used a low carb wrap, left out the beans and corn (sad, I know), and used cauliflower rice instead of the quinoa. Will definitely try it again with all the ingredients when I take a break from the diet!
Hey Betsy,
Amazing!! I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it and sharing your feedback:)
If you did not make your own tortillas do you have a favorite tortilla brand that you like to use?
Hey Katherine!
Yes, I love Siete brand! Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Beyond YUMMIENESS~ HBH never lets me down!
Made it Vegetarian , with diced sweet potatoes (instead of quinoa)
LOVE this easy, family friendly, summer dinner!! As always, well done Tieghan 🙂
Hi there,
Fantastic! Thanks for your comment and trying the recipe:) I am so glad it was enjoyed! xxT
Thank you! Everytime I get your email, I find something to make. I have made about 6 of your recipes and there has been no disappointments! These wraps were delicious and the ranch dressing is something I want to keep in my refridgerator.
You have inspired me to step out of my box and my family has loved it!
Debbie
Hi Debbie,
Fantastic! Thanks for your comment and trying the recipe:) I am so glad it was enjoyed! Thanks for your kind message? xxT
looks good we’re going trying this one…..
Thanks! I hope you love the recipe Linda!!
I have tried making your tortillas several times, and while delicious – they never look like yours. They are “breadier” and more white — like a packaged soft shell. I am rather experienced in the kitchen but cannot figure out what I am doing wrong. Any ideas?
Try using a tortilla press, the roundness and thickness are far more even when you do. When you store them put parchment between the tortillas. Not waxed paper. Also, you can absolutely use Epic brand Lard in place of butter.
Hi Emily,
Thanks for trying the recipe, so sorry you are having some issues. I would say it sounds like the dough might be over-worked, I would just be extra careful next time not to mix it too much. I hope this helps! xx
Hi Tieghan
I cannot wait to try these! I only have chicken breast, would the fajita chicken recipe work fine with breast and just grill them?
Thank you so much
Hi Melissa,
That’s what the recipe calls for:) Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this recipe! xTieghan
Very nice recipe chef ???. Really delicious ?. I didn’t have lettuce but I but fresh spinach leaves and rugola with your avocado ranch dressing ?. Thank you for your effort ???
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Hi Jasson,
Happy Monday!! I am thrilled to hear this recipe was a hit, thanks for trying it out and sharing your review:)