Filled with bold flavors and wonderfully melty-cheesy texture, these super-fast BBQ Chicken Wraps deliver the barbecue taste you crave. Ready in under 10 minutes, they’re an ideal quick meal to fuel you up and get you back into the action fast.

This Recipe Is:   •  Ready in 30 Minutes or Less  •  Includes Make-Ahead Steps  •

Summer often has us craving barbecue, but sometimes you don’t have time for a full cookout. Between busy schedules and other plans, firing up the grill and tending to meat just isn’t convenient. That’s where these Easy BBQ Chicken Wraps come in — all the flavor of BBQ without the fuss.

Using rotisserie chicken and a few simple ingredients, you can put these wraps together in minutes. They’re melty, cheesy, and loaded with bright, crunchy vegetables so they feel satisfying and complete. Ready in under 10 minutes, these wraps are perfect for quick lunches, easy dinners, or meal prep on hectic days.

Why We Love These BBQ Chicken Wraps

These wraps quickly became a household favorite because they’re fast, comforting, and flexible. They combine tender shredded chicken, sweet onion, crunchy bell pepper, bold BBQ sauce, ooey-gooey cheddar, juicy tomato, and crisp lettuce — all wrapped up in a convenient tortilla. It’s an all-in-one handheld meal that feels like summer without the need to grill.

They’re ideal when you want barbecue flavor but need a speedy solution. Plus, they’re easy to customize and make ahead so you can assemble or reheat as needed.

If you want to save even more time, see the make-ahead tips below. These wraps are perfect for quick weekday meals and for feeding a crowd with minimal effort.

How to Make These Chicken Wraps

Step 1: Shred a rotisserie chicken, using breast meat as much as possible for a lean, tender filling. You can also use leftover cooked chicken, provided it isn’t heavily seasoned in a way that clashes with BBQ flavors.

Step 2: Dice the green pepper and sweet onion. If you’ll serve immediately, dice the tomato too; for make-ahead prep, wait to chop the tomato until assembly time to keep it fresh.

Step 3: In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced green pepper, finely diced sweet onion, shredded reduced-fat cheddar, and barbecue sauce. Stir until evenly coated.

Step 4: Spoon about a quarter of the chicken mixture down the center of an 8-inch tortilla. Concentrating the filling in the center makes rolling easier.

Step 5: Microwave the filled tortilla briefly until the cheese melts and the filling is warm (about 45 seconds in many microwaves; adjust for your oven). Top with chopped tomato and a lettuce leaf.

Step 6: Roll the tortilla snugly around the filling and serve while warm and melty.

Simple, quick, and seriously delicious.

Why Rotisserie Chicken Works Well

Rotisserie chicken is a huge time-saver and a great shortcut for this recipe. The meat is already cooked and shredding it makes assembly fast. If you prefer to use leftover cooked breasts, they will work too — just avoid strongly seasoned or marinated chicken that would compete with the BBQ flavor.

The Best Tortillas for These Wraps

Whole-wheat or whole-grain tortillas add fiber and nutrition. In testing, whole wheat options worked best for flavor and texture, but use your favorite brand if you prefer. When choosing tortillas, compare nutrition labels for calories, fat, and fiber to pick the healthiest option you like.

The Best BBQ Sauce for This Recipe

Choose a classic-style BBQ sauce for a straightforward, familiar flavor. We tested several and preferred a traditional, original-style sauce for this recipe. When buying sauce, check ingredient lists and nutrition facts — some contain high amounts of sugar or additives. Use whichever sauce your family enjoys.

Simple Substitutions

These wraps are flexible. Try these swaps to suit your taste:

• Adjust peppers and onions to control crunch and flavor.
• Use yellow or red onion if you prefer a bolder onion taste.
• Add red or yellow bell peppers for color and sweetness.
• Substitute bagged shredded lettuce for lettuce leaves for convenience.
• Use smaller tortillas for kids’ portions — you’ll get more than four wraps if you do.

Make-Ahead Tips and Meal Prep

Most of this recipe can be prepared ahead of time. You can dice peppers and onions, shred chicken, and even mix the chicken, cheese, BBQ sauce, peppers, and onions together up to 3–4 days in advance. When ready to serve, warm each tortilla with the filling, add chopped tomato and lettuce, and roll.

This approach makes the recipe excellent for meal prep: assemble a single wrap or the entire meal quickly when you need it.

Serving Suggestions

These wraps work well for lunch, dinner, picnics, or on-the-go meals. To make a full summer meal, serve with a side or two, such as a fresh green salad, no-mayo coleslaw, or a fresh corn and tomato salad. Fruit like grapes or watermelon and a light dessert make a nice finish.

All the flavors of a great summer barbecue — without firing up the grill. Try these wraps, and enjoy the extra time they give you for summer fun.

Easy, Cheesy BBQ Chicken Wraps

Yield:
4 wraps

Prep Time:
7 minutes

Cook Time:
1 minute

Total Time:
8 minutes

No need to fire up the grill for big, bold barbecue flavor! These delicious, super-fast BBQ Chicken Wraps are wonderfully melty and cheesy and ready in less than 10 minutes.

•  Ready in 30 Minutes or Less  •  Includes Make-Ahead Steps  •

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken breasts (see note)
• 1 cup shredded, reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup barbecue sauce (see note)
• 1/2 cup diced green pepper
• 1/2 cup finely diced sweet onion
• 4 (8-inch) whole-wheat or whole-grain tortillas
• 1/4 cup chopped tomato
• 4 small lettuce leaves

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine chicken, cheese, barbecue sauce, green pepper, and onions, stirring to combine.
2. Spread 1/4 of the chicken mixture (about 2/3 cup) down the center of each tortilla. Microwave just until hot and melty (about 45 seconds depending on your microwave).
3. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon tomato on top of the warmed chicken mixture for each wrap, then add a lettuce leaf.
4. Wrap up and serve while still warm.

Notes

Rotisserie chicken: Rotisserie chicken is a quick, easy option. You can also use leftover cooked chicken breasts as long as they’re not strongly seasoned in ways that conflict with the BBQ flavor.

Barbecue sauce: Use a classic-style BBQ sauce you enjoy. Read labels for sugar and additives if you prefer cleaner ingredient lists.

Make-ahead steps: Dice peppers and onions, shred the chicken, or mix the chicken, cheese, BBQ sauce, peppers, and onions up to 3–4 days in advance. Add tomatoes and lettuce when assembling to keep them fresh.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1 wrap

Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 275Total Fat: 5g

Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary with ingredient choices and preparation. Consult a professional for specific dietary advice.