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Easy Buffalo Chicken Wraps

Buffalo Chicken Wraps

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These Buffalo Chicken Wraps are bold, creamy, and ready in just 15 minutes. Spicy buffalo-sauced shredded chicken meets cool ranch dressing, buttery avocado slices, crisp romaine lettuce, and melted cheddar cheese, all tucked into a warm flour tortilla. They are satisfying enough for dinner and easy enough for a weekday lunch — no oven required, minimal cleanup, and endlessly customizable to your spice preference.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 wraps
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet or saucepan For cooking the chicken
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Mixing bowl For tossing chicken in buffalo sauce
  • Two forks For shredding the chicken
  • Non-stick pan or griddle For warming the tortillas
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula or tongs For wrapping and handling

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts cooked and shredded or sliced; about 1 lb / 450g total
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce 120ml; Frank's RedHot recommended; use mild for less heat
  • 4 large flour tortillas 10-inch size works best for wrapping
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce about 60g, shredded or roughly chopped
  • 1 avocado ripe, sliced into thin strips
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese about 60g; can substitute Monterey Jack or pepper jack
  • ¼ cup ranch dressing 60ml; blue cheese dressing works as a substitute
  • 2 stalks celery optional; thinly sliced into coins or matchsticks

Instructions
 

  • If starting with raw chicken, simmer the breasts in water or broth over medium heat for 15 to 18 minutes until cooked through, then let rest 5 minutes. Shred using two forks by pulling the meat apart in opposite directions, or slice into thin strips.
  • Transfer the shredded chicken to a large mixing bowl and pour the ½ cup of buffalo sauce over it. Toss well until every piece is fully coated — taste and adjust heat by adding more sauce or a drizzle of honey if desired.
  • Heat a dry non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and warm each tortilla for 20 to 30 seconds per side until soft and pliable. Keep warmed tortillas covered with a clean kitchen towel to stay soft while you assemble.
  • Shred or chop the romaine lettuce, slice the avocado into thin strips, and if using celery, trim and thinly slice it. Have the shredded cheddar cheese and ranch dressing ready to go before assembly.
  • Lay a warm tortilla flat and spread about 1 tablespoon of ranch dressing down the center, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Layer on the buffalo chicken, romaine, avocado slices, shredded cheddar, and celery if using, then drizzle with a little extra ranch.
  • Fold the left and right sides of the tortilla inward, then roll from the bottom up, keeping the sides tucked in as you go to form a tight wrap. Slice diagonally in half and serve immediately, or wrap in foil to hold its shape.

Notes

  • Warm tortillas are essential — cold tortillas crack when folded. Always warm them in a dry skillet for 20 to 30 seconds per side before assembling.
  • Save time by using store-bought rotisserie chicken. Shred the breast meat and toss directly in buffalo sauce — dinner is ready in under 10 minutes.
  • Spread the ranch dressing on the tortilla first as a moisture barrier to prevent the wrap from becoming soggy.
  • Do not overfill the wrap. Too much filling makes it impossible to roll without bursting — a little restraint gives you a cleaner, easier-to-eat wrap.
  • Pat avocado slices gently dry with a paper towel if they seem very wet to prevent a soggy bottom.
  • For meal prep, store the buffalo chicken separately in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Add fresh toppings and assemble just before eating.
  • Fully assembled wraps can be refrigerated, tightly wrapped in foil or plastic wrap, for up to 24 hours — add avocado fresh to avoid browning.
  • The buffalo chicken freezes well on its own in a zip-lock freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
  • To adjust the heat level, use mild buffalo sauce for a gentler kick or mix your hot sauce with a little melted butter for a richer, slightly milder coating.
  • Swap ranch dressing for creamy blue cheese dressing and add crumbled blue cheese inside for a more classic buffalo wing-inspired flavor profile.

Nutrition

Serving: 1WrapCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 12mg
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