Crispy Chicken Enchilada Wraps

This chicken recipe, Crispy Chicken Enchilada Wraps, leans on to 3 cups cooked, to 2 cups cooked white or brown rice and chopped cilantro. It makes 8 wraps and takes about 30 minutes.

• Yield 8 wraps
• Ready in 30 minutes
• Prep 20 minutes
• Cook 10 minutes

Ingredients

Filling

• 2 to 3 cups cooked, chopped chicken
• 1 ½ to 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
• 1 (15-ounce) can pinto or black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (10-ounce) can green or red enchilada sauce
• 1 (4-ounce) can green chiles, drained
• ½ cup chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, more or less
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon chile powder
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Pinch of black pepper

Wraps

• 8 to 10 (8-inch) tortillas
• 2 to 3 cups shredded Mexican-style cheese (or a combo of Monterey Jack and cheddar)
• Cooking spray

Instructions

1. Combine all of the filling ingredients together in a bowl and mix to combine.
2. For each wrap, sprinkle about 1/4 cup cheese over the tortilla then spread about 1/2 cup filling down the center in a wide strip.
3. Fold one side of the tortilla over the filling, followed by the other side (so that the tortilla is folded into thirds). Press lightly to flatten. It should be thick and flat, not rounded like a burrito.
4. Heat a large non-stick griddle or skillet over medium heat until hot.
5. Spray the seam side of the wraps with nonstick cooking spray (or brush with a bit of olive oil). Place the wraps, seam side down, on the griddle or pan and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 2-4 minutes.
6. While they cook, spray the top with nonstick cooking spray (or brush with olive oil) and carefully flip with a wide spatula and press down lightly to flatten just a bit. It's normal for a little filling to fall out when flipping - just tuck it back into the ends of the wrap with the spatula.
7. Cook for another 2-4 minutes until golden and the filling is hot and cheesy melted.
8. Serve warm with sour cream, salsa, or other toppings of your choice!

Give it a minute off the heat, then serve it while it is still hot.