Chipotle Chicken Lunch Wrap

Learn how to pack this filling chipotle chicken lunch wrap for school and keep it fresh for hours with the tips in this post.

Homemade Chipotle Chicken Lunch Wrap

Ready to elevate your school lunch game? This Chipotle Chicken Wrap with Avocado has the perfect balance of protein, healthy fat, and veggies, all wrapped up in a tasty tortilla. Plus, it's super quick to make.

In fact, this is one of my teenager’s go-to lunch ideas when we have leftover rotisserie chicken. Better yet, she sometimes uses those guacamole singles to pack this wrap real fast!

What is in the Chicken Wrap

Here is what you’ll need and swaps you can make to pack this delicious high-protein lunch:

• Tortilla: A whole-grain tortilla is a great source of fiber. You can also use gluten-free, low-carb, or flavored wraps instead.
• Chipotle Mayo: Adds flavor and a creamy texture to hold everything together. You can make it at home, use store-bought, or even substitute with plain mayo mixed with a bit of hot sauce.
• Cooked Chicken: last night’s chicken breasts or thighs and rotisserie will work; you can even use canned chicken.
• Avocado: Mash it up for easy spreading, or use store-bought guacamole.
• Black Beans: Full of fiber and protein, beans also help you stay full longer. Any canned beans, cooked lentils or garbanzo beans are great too.
• Veggies: Adding corn, grilled peppers, and onions will add nutrition and flavor to your wrap. If you don’t have any, microwave some frozen veggies -whatever you have on hand.

How to Pack a Chipotle Chicken Wrap for School Lunches

Some tips that help this wrap come together in no time, especially on busy mornings, include:

1. Mix the chicken salad
   Whether you’re using rotisserie chicken or grilled chicken, the pieces should be small-think bite-size. To add more flavor, add ¼ teaspoon of taco seasoning to the chicken salad.
2. Layer the ingredients
   Spread more chipotle mayo on the tortilla to ensure every bite is delicious; it’s the “glue” that holds it all together. Then, layer the ingredients in the middle of the tortilla.
3. Wrap it up
   Fold the sides of the tortilla in, then the bottom over the filling, and roll it up tightly while tucking the filling snugly into the tortilla.
4. Pack it for lunch
   Place the chipotle chicken wrap in the main compartment of a lunchbox and any fruit and veggies in other compartments or in another container. Keep it refrigerated until you pack it in an insulated lunch bag. 

How to Keep the Wrap Fresh Until Lunchtime

Lunch wraps like this one make terrific school lunches, and with these tips, they’ll stay fresh and tasty until lunchtime.

Keep it Chilled
If you're making the lunch in advance, store it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to leave. Use an ice pack to keep everything inside the lunch bag cool and fresh.

Avoid Soggy Wraps
Slicing your wrap in half right before you place it in the lunch bag prevents the filling from falling out or making the wrap soggy, especially if the container is too big for the wrap.

Keep It Fresh
Covering the lunch wrap with a damp paper towel will help prevent it from drying out. This is especially important for gluten-free tortillas, which tend to dry out quickly.

Use Separate Compartments
When you add fruits and veggies to the school lunch, use separate containers for the produce so everything stays crisp and fresh.

More Lunch Ideas with Leftover Chicken

I hope this Chipotle Chicken Wrap with Avocado brings some excitement to your school lunch routine. For additional lunches that use leftover chicken, check out my southern chicken salad, buffalo chicken quesadillas, this hefty BBQ chicken wrap, and these epic chicken ranch wraps.

Chipotle Chicken Wrap with Avocado

Servings: 1

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Total Time: 5 minutes mins

Up the flavor and nutrition of your next lunch by making this simple chipotle chicken wrap with avocado asap!

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Ingredients

• 1 large tortilla
• 1 ½ tablespoons chipotle mayo
• ½ cup cooked chicken, chopped
• ¼ avocado, mashed
• ¼ cup black beans
• Veggies: corn, grilled peppers & onions, optional

Instructions

Make the wrap:

• In a small bowl, combine the chicken and half of the chipotle mayo. Sprinkle a little taco seasoning for added flavor.
• Spread the other half of the chipotle mayo thinly on the wrap. Place the seasoned chicken in the middle of the wrap. Top with the mashed avocado or guacamole, black beans, and any additional veggies you enjoy.
• Fold the sides in, and then the bottom over the filling. Roll tightly up, while tucking the sides in. Slice it in half and enjoy.

Pack it for lunch:

• Place the chicken wrap inside the main compartment of a lunchbox along with some fruit and veggies. Cover with the lid and refrigerate until ready to pack inside a lunch bag with or without an ice pack.

Equipment

Glass Lunch Containers

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