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Ground Chicken Ranchero Wraps

A freezer-friendly wrap inspired by Chicken Ranchero, using ground chicken and a thick, spiced tomato filling. Make a batch, freeze individually, and reheat for a quick meal.

Details

Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 wraps

Ingredients

Filling

Ingredient Imperial Metric
Avocado oil 1 tbsp 15 ml
Ground chicken 1.5 lb 680 g
Yellow onion, small dice 1 1
Bell pepper, small dice 1 1
Fresh jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional) 1 1
Garlic, finely minced 4 cloves 4 cloves
Cumin ½ tsp 1 g
Paprika ½ tsp 1 g
Salt ½ tsp 3 g
Pepper ¼ tsp 0.5 g
Granulated garlic ¼ tsp 0.5 g
Chicken stock ¼ cup 60 ml
Crushed tomatoes ½ can (7 oz) ½ can (200 g)

Assembly

Ingredient Imperial Metric
Large flour tortillas 8 8
Shredded Monterey Jack or Queso Fresco 1 cup 115 g

Fresh Garnish (add when serving, not before freezing)

Ingredient Imperial Metric
Avocado as desired as desired
Sour cream as desired as desired
Fresh cilantro, chopped as desired as desired
Lime wedges as desired as desired

Instructions

  1. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula. Season with salt, pepper, and granulated garlic. Cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  2. In the same pan, add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño (if using). Sauté over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic, cumin, and paprika and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
  3. Return the chicken to the pan. Add chicken stock and crushed tomatoes, stirring to combine. Simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thick and not saucy. You want a dry, scoopable filling. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  4. Let the filling cool completely before assembling wraps.
  5. Spoon filling down the center of each tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, and roll up tightly, tucking in the ends.

Freezing and Reheating

  • Wrap each assembled wrap individually in foil or parchment paper, then place in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Microwave: Remove foil, wrap in a damp paper towel, and microwave for 2-3 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Oven: Keep wrapped in foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes from frozen.
  • Add fresh garnishes (avocado, sour cream, cilantro, lime) after reheating.

Nutrition

Approximate values per wrap (8 wraps). Does not include fresh garnishes.

Per Wrap
Calories 420
Protein 24g
Carbs 38g
Fat 18g

Notes

  • The key difference from the original Chicken Ranchero is less liquid — the filling needs to be thick so the wraps don't get soggy, especially after freezing.
  • For more heat, leave the jalapeño seeds in or add a pinch of cayenne.
  • You can swap flour tortillas for whole wheat or low-carb wraps.