Chipotle Chicken Wrap with Avocado

Recipe

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Leftover chicken, chipotle mayo, avocado, beans, and veggies make this easy wrap a filling school lunch with plenty of flavor.

This chipotle chicken wrap is one of my favorite ways to turn leftover chicken into a filling school lunch with big flavor. Here, you’ll learn how to layer it, roll it tightly, and pack it so the tortilla stays fresh until lunchtime.

two hands holding halves of a chipotle chicken wrap

Chipotle Chicken Wrap for Lunch

Laura Fuentes holding a stack of lunchboxes and a school lunch bag

My daughter packs this wrap whenever we have leftover chicken because it comes together fast and it makes a filling teen lunch. The chipotle mayo adds plenty of flavor, while avocado, beans, and veggies make it feel like an upgrade over a simple chicken wrap.

Packing It for Lunch

Mix the chicken salad
Whether you’re using rotisserie chicken or grilled chicken, the pieces should be small. To add more flavor, add ¼ teaspoon of taco seasoning to the chicken salad.
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.
Wrap it up
Fold the sides of the tortilla in, then fold the bottom over the filling, and roll it up tightly while tucking the filling snugly into the tortilla.
Pack it for lunch
Place the 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.

Laura’s School Lunch Packing Tips

How do you keep this wrap from getting soggy?

Don’t overdo the chipotle mayo, and keep wetter ingredients like avocado or guacamole toward the center instead of against the tortilla. Rolling it tightly also helps keep everything in place.

Can I make this wrap the night before?

Yes. Assemble it, roll it tightly, and refrigerate it in a sealed lunch container. I prefer to leave it whole overnight and slice it in the morning so the filling stays tucked inside.

What if my avocado isn’t ripe?

If your avocado isn’t ripe, using a guacamole single also works because it spreads great over a tortilla.

How do you keep the wrap from drying out?

Pack it in a sealed lunch container where it fits snugly. If you’re using a gluten-free tortilla, which tends to dry out faster, you can wrap the finished wrap in a slightly damp paper towel before placing it in the container.

More Lunch Ideas with Leftover Chicken

Make this southern chicken salad, a rotisserie chicken wrap, try buffalo chicken quesadillas, this BBQ chicken wrap, and these epic chicken ranch wraps.

Chipotle Chicken Wrap with Avocado

Servings: 1

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Leftover chicken, chipotle mayo, avocado, beans, and veggies make this easy wrap a filling school lunch with plenty of flavor.

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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.