Buffalo Chicken Wrap

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Looking for a filling and easy lunch or dinner? This flavorful Buffalo Chicken Wrap will hit the spot! Use chicken breasts or thighs for a tasty dish that satisfies.

two halves of a Buffalo Chicken Wrap on top of each other

Buffalo And Ranch Chicken Wrap

Buffalo chicken wraps are a spicy and flavorful meal that can be enjoyed any time of day. Made with tender, chopped chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce and wrapped in a tortilla with crisp lettuce and creamy ranch dressing, these wraps are bursting with taste and texture. They’re an easy meal solution for lunch or dinner.

easy lunch or dinner Buffalo Chicken Wrap

And even with their indulgent flavor, buffalo chicken wraps can be a healthy option when prepared thoughtfully. Opting for grilled or baked chicken breast provides a good source of lean protein.

sliced Buffalo Chicken Wrap on a plate

Additionally, using plenty of shredded lettuce, or even adding more chopped produce like tomatoes or bell peppers, increases the nutritional content of the dish. You’ll love how this wholesome and filling meal is just as tasty as take out!

shredded lettuce and buffalo chicken in a wrap

Love the bold flavor of buffalo sauce? Check out these favorite recipes: Baked Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks, Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe, or Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower.

hand holding a buffalo chicken wrap with ranch dressing

How To Make A Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Start by cutting your chicken into very small pieces. Slice chicken breast or thigh into strips and then chop into smaller pieces.

ingredients to make Buffalo Chicken Wrap: chicken, tortilla, lettuce, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing

Pour olive oil into a nonstick skillet and add the chicken. Turn the heat to high.

chopped chicken cooking in buffalo sauce

Once the chicken starts sizzling, you can turn the heat down to medium high and stir the chicken in the cooking oil.

spatula mixing up buffalo chicken in a skillet

Cook the chicken for about 8 minutes, stirring every minute, or until the chicken is done.

Buffalo Chicken Wrap in a tortilla

Pour in the buffalo sauce and use a spatula to coat chicken in sauce. Once sauce is heated through you can turn off the heat. If you would like, you can add salt at this point.

healthy lunch or dinner Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Use spatula to move buffalo chicken from the hot pan to a bowl for preparing the wraps.

juicy chicken bites covered in buffalo sauce and topped with lettuce and ranch dressing

Lay out a tortilla and top the center with buffalo chicken, shredded lettuce, and ranch dressing. Roll up one side of the tortilla, fold in the edges, then continue rolling until you get a burrito shape. Cut wrap in half to enjoy!

quick and easy dish Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Cooking Tips:

  • Use chicken breast or thigh in this recipe
  • Add as much cooking oil or nonstick cooking spray to the pan as you prefer
  • If, after cooking time is up, you’re not sure if the chicken is done, you can always slice a piece in half to check
  • Use the remaining buffalo chicken to make more wraps or save it to use in other recipes
Buffalo Chicken Wraps on a plate

What To Serve With A Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Some healthy side dishes like Carrot Apple Slaw With Radishes, Air Fryer Mini Peppers, or Persian Cucumber Salad (Shirazi Salad) would be perfect alongside this buffalo chicken wrap.

hand holding a healthy Buffalo Chicken Wrap

And every spicy meal needs a refreshing beverage, right? Try some our favorites: Iced Green Tea, Raspberry Infused Flavored Water Recipe, and Instant Pot Peach Lemonade Recipe With Fresh Peaches.

hand holding a sliced Buffalo Chicken Wrap

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Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Looking for a filling and easy lunch or dinner? This flavorful Buffalo Chicken Wrap will hit the spot! Use chicken breasts or thighs for a tasty dish that satisfies.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time9 minutes
Total Time14 minutes
Course: Chicken, Lunch, Main Dish, Sandwich, Wrap
Keyword: Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Cooking Method: sauteed
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 4246kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast or thigh
  • 1 tsp olive oil or nonstick cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1/2 Tbsp ranch
  • 1 oz lettuce handful, shredded
  • 1 tortilla

Instructions

  • Start by cutting your chicken into very small pieces. Slice chicken breast or thigh into strips and then chop into smaller pieces.
  • Pour olive oil into a nonstick skillet and add the chicken. Turn the heat to high.
  • Once the chicken starts sizzling, you can turn the heat down to medium high and stir the chicken in the cooking oil.
  • Cook the chicken for about 8 minutes, stirring every minute, or until the chicken is done.
  • Pour in the buffalo sauce and use a spatula to coat chicken in sauce. Once sauce is heated through you can turn off the heat. If you would like, you can add salt at this point.
  • Use spatula to move buffalo chicken from the hot pan to a bowl for preparing the wraps.
  • Lay out a tortilla and top the center with buffalo chicken, shredded lettuce, and ranch dressing. Roll up one side of the tortilla, fold in the edges, then continue rolling until you get a burrito shape.
  • Cut wrap in half to enjoy!

Notes

  • Use chicken breast or thigh in this recipe
  • Add as much cooking oil or nonstick cooking spray to the pan as you prefer
  • If, after cooking time is up, you’re not sure if the chicken is done, you can always slice a piece in half to check
  • Use the remaining buffalo chicken to make more wraps or save it to use in other recipes
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 4246kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 462g | Saturated Fat: 137g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 98g | Monounsaturated Fat: 207g | Cholesterol: 388mg | Sodium: 3970mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg
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