Name: Easy Buffalo Chicken Wrap Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 cups leftover Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken; 4 large flour tortillas (or wraps of choice); 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce; ½ cup chopped celery; ½ cup diced tomatoes; ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; ¼ cup ranch (or blue cheese dressing); ½ cup French fried onions (the crispy kind found in the store’s salad or canned veggie aisle)

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PREP + COOK TIME: 15 minutes (using leftover chicken)
METHOD: No-cook
OTHER TOOLS: knife, cutting board, aluminum foil
TOTAL INGREDIENTS: 8

Enjoy a restaurant-style buffalo chicken wrap with this healthy recipe packed with bold flavors! Using leftover buffalo chicken from the Instant Pot and crunchy, fresh ingredients, each wrap is hearty, satisfying, and nutritious.

What’s To Love About This Recipe

This recipe checks all the boxes for your taste buds! It’s a spicy, crunchy, satisfying wrap that comes together in minutes.
Once you’ve made a big batch of shredded Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken, use the leftovers for this super tasty meal.
Each wrap is totally customizable with your favorite sauces, cheeses, and veggies. Add extra or leave something out – it’s up to you!
Buffalo chicken wraps are meal-prep and lunchbox-friendly. Make them ahead of time and wrap in foil for easy transport. It’s a great twist on your typical sandwich for lunch out.
Once the buffalo chicken is prepared, this is a hearty, no-cooking recipe that makes a complete meal.
Enjoy this delicious combo of creamy, spicy, crispy, and fresh ingredients all wrapped up together!

Ingredients Needed

Leftover buffalo chicken – Shredded buffalo chicken is full of slightly spicy flavor and works in many different meals! Use leftover Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken and warm it slightly in the microwave or on the stovetop before adding to the wraps for the best texture.
Flour tortillas – Use large (burrito-sized) flour tortillas or your wrap of choice. These can also be gluten-free wraps, but warm them slightly first to be sure they don’t break during assembly.
Shredded romaine lettuce – Buy pre-shredded romaine, or slice super-thin ribbons from a head of lettuce. Romaine adds a slight flavor and a light crunch.
Chopped celery – Celery is a classic pairing with buffalo-sauce flavor! Finely chop the celery for the best texture inside the wrap.
Diced tomatoes – Diced tomatoes create a bright, juicy filling.
Shredded sharp cheddar cheese – Sharp, tangy cheese brings a nice balance to the spicy chicken.
Ranch or blue cheese dressing – Either dressing option complements the buffalo flavors. A drizzle of dressing is the creamy element that brings the wrap filling all together.
French fried onions – Check your grocery store’s salad or canned veggie aisle for these crispy additions for texture and flavor. If you need, look for a gluten-free store-bought version too.

buffalo chicken wrap ingredients to include wooden cutting board with 4 flour tortillas, small white bowls containing leftover shredded buffalo chicken, shredded lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped celery, French fried onions, ranch dressing, and whole tomato

How To Make A Buffalo Chicken Wrap

*This recipe uses Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken prepared fresh from the Instant Pot and cooled, or refrigerated leftovers. Check out the Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken recipe for details on preparation, storage, and flavors!

Slightly warm the leftover buffalo chicken, if desired, for easier assembling.
Lay out the tortillas on a flat surface.
In the center of each tortilla, layer the filling ingredients in this order:

Lettuce
Celery
Tomatoes
Shredded cheddar
Buffalo chicken
Drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing

wooden cutting board with flour tortilla layered with chicken, lettuce and celery, surrounded by bowls of lettuce and celery, and tortillas on side

wooden cutting board with tortilla layered with chicken, lettuce, celery, tomato and cheese, with white bowls of chicken, fried onions, and ranch dressing in background, with tortillas on side

Fold in two of the sides and roll tightly into a wrap.

wooden cutting board with layered tortilla with hand folding tortilla with bowls of fried onions, chicken, ranch with gold tipped spoon, and tortillas in background

wooden cutting board with folded tortilla, with bowls of chicken, fried onions, cheese, ranch with gold tipped spoon, lettuce and tortillas in background

Slice in half and serve immediately, or tightly wrap in foil for an easy meal on the go.

closeup of hand holding cut buffalo chicken wrap

Pro Tips

Warm the tortillas before wrapping to prevent them from cracking and falling apart.
Don’t overfill the wraps to make them easier to roll tightly.
Fold in the sides first, then roll for a neat, sealed wrap
Add French fried onions just before serving to keep them crispy.
Choose soft, pliable tortillas (look for “soft taco” or “burrito” size).

Recipe Substitutions and Variations

Craving a buffalo wrap, but don’t have the essential ingredient – leftover buffalo chicken? Use rotisserie or plain leftover shredded chicken and toss with buffalo sauce.
Other tasty protein substitutes are grilled chicken or sliced Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets.
Try different cheeses by swapping cheddar for mozzarella, pepper jack, or blue cheese crumbles.
Use blue cheese dressing, regular ranch, my Easy Dairy Free Ranch Recipe, or a drizzle of extra buffalo sauce.
Other fresh veggie options are sliced cucumbers, avocado, or shredded carrots.
Adjust heat by adding sliced jalapeños, using a spicier buffalo sauce, or mixing hot sauce into ranch or blue cheese dressing.
For a fun alternative, make a buffalo chicken salad with all the same ingredients over chopped lettuce instead of in a wrap.

closeup of tortilla layered with chicken, celery, lettuce, tomato, cheese, ranch, fried onions

What To Serve With A Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Serve a crunchy buffalo chicken wrap with picnic-style sides such as potato chips and fresh fruit, or make some easy Air Fryer Potato Wedges or Zucchini Fries.

Serve an extra side of ranch dip, a cup of Cucumber Tomato Salad, or add chips and guacamole for a delicious lunch with bold, fresh flavors!

white plate with 3 halves of buffalo chicken wrap

Storing and Reheating

How To Best Store Leftovers

Fridge

Store ingredients separately and assemble the wraps fresh before serving. Or, assemble the wraps, tightly wrap them in foil, then store in the fridge for up to 1 day.

How To Best Reheat Leftovers

Reheat buffalo chicken in the microwave or skillet before assembling the wraps. Avoid reheating the whole wraps to preserve a crunchy and fresh texture.

Easy Buffalo Chicken Wrap Recipe

Enjoy a restaurant-style buffalo chicken wrap with this healthy recipe packed with bold flavors! Using leftover buffalo chicken from the Instant Pot and crunchy, fresh ingredients, each wrap is hearty, satisfying, and nutritious.

Jennifer Draper

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Serving Size

Equipment

knife, cutting board, foil

Ingredients

2 cups leftover Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken
4 large flour tortillas or wraps of choice
1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup diced tomatoes
½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
¼ cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
½ cup French fried onions the crispy kind found in the store’s salad or canned veggie aisle

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Instructions

Slightly warm leftover buffalo chicken, if desired, for easier assembling
Lay out tortillas on a flat surface
In the center of each tortilla, layer filling ingredients in this order: lettuce, celery, tomatoes, shredded cheddar, buffalo chicken, drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing, sprinkle of French fried onions
Fold in two sides of the tortilla and roll tightly into a wrap
Slice in half and serve immediately, or tightly wrap in foil for an easy meal on the go

Notes

Store ingredients separately and assemble the wraps fresh before serving, or wrap assembled ones in foil and refrigerate up to 1 day.
Warm the buffalo chicken separately before assembling.
Slightly warm the tortillas before assembling the wrap to keep them pliable and prevent cracking.
Ensure the wraps are not overfilled for easier rolling.