Description
Succulent bacon ranch chicken wraps deliver a mouthwatering fusion of flavors that elevate casual dining. Creamy ranch, crisp bacon, and tender chicken create a delightful handheld meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450 g)
- 6 slices crispy bacon
- 6 large flour tortillas
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) ranch dressing
- 1 cup (120 g / 4.2 oz) shredded lettuce
- ½ cup (60 g / 2.1 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (120 g / 4.2 oz) diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup (60 g / 2.1 oz) red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil for toasting
Instructions
- Protein Preparation: Infuse chicken with a robust spice blend of garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear in olive oil over medium heat until golden and internal temperature reaches 165F.
- Chicken Transformation: Rest chicken briefly, then slice into succulent strips, ensuring maximum tenderness and flavor retention.
- Tortilla Foundation: Spread a luxurious layer of ranch dressing across the tortilla’s center, creating a creamy flavor base.
- Layer Assembly: Strategically arrange crisp lettuce, juicy chicken strips, crumbled bacon, melted cheese, vibrant tomatoes, and optional zesty red onions to build a complex flavor profile.
- Wrap Technique: Fold tortilla sides inward, then roll from bottom to top with precision, securing all ingredients in a compact embrace.
- Crispy Finish: Toast the wrap in a buttered skillet, positioning seam-side down to achieve a perfectly golden, crunchy exterior.
- Serving Presentation: Slice wrap diagonally to showcase the tantalizing layers, accompanied by a side of ranch dressing for an extra flavor punch.
Notes
- Perfectly Season Chicken: Use a balanced spice blend and ensure even coating for maximum flavor depth.
- Control Cooking Temperature: Maintain medium heat while searing chicken to prevent burning and achieve golden-brown exterior without drying out meat.
- Wrap Rolling Technique: Fold tortilla sides tightly inward first, then roll from bottom up to prevent filling from falling out during cooking.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Substitute tortilla with lettuce wrap for low-carb version, use turkey bacon for lighter option, or swap chicken with plant-based protein for vegetarian alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 473
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1035 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 78 mg