While not a traditional Tex‑Mex dish, the concept blends Italian cannelloni’s stuffed‑roll idea with the handheld convenience of Mexican wraps, reflecting the modern fusion trend in North‑American home cooking.

In Texas and the Southwest, tortillas are often filled with grilled meats, beans, cheese and salsa, while in northern Mexico similar rolls use corn tortillas and chorizo. The chicken‑BBQ version is a contemporary twist.

It is usually served hot out of the oven, sliced in half, with a side of fresh salsa, guacamole or a simple green salad, making it a complete, handheld meal.

Because it’s quick and kid‑friendly, families often make it for weeknight dinners, casual gatherings, or game‑day snacks, rather than formal celebrations.

Key ingredients are chicken, smoky barbecue sauce, bell peppers, onions, cilantro and melted cheese. You can swap chicken for shredded rotisserie meat, BBQ sauce for chipotle sauce, and mozzarella for cheddar or a dairy‑free melt.

Serve alongside Mexican street corn (elote), black bean salad, guacamole, or a simple pico de gallo for a balanced meal.

It combines the comforting, baked cheese topping of Italian cannelloni with the bold, smoky flavors of Tex‑Mex barbecue, creating a unique handheld casserole that appeals to both kids and adults.

Over‑cooking the chicken, using too much sauce which makes the wrap soggy, and under‑baking the cheese so it doesn’t melt properly are the biggest pitfalls.

Barbecue sauce provides a sweet‑smoky glaze that caramelizes during the quick sauté, giving the filling a richer depth that balances the mild cheese and crisp wrap, whereas salsa would stay too watery for baking.

Yes, you can prepare the chicken‑vegetable filling a day ahead and keep it refrigerated. Assemble the wraps, cover, and refrigerate; bake them just before serving. Leftovers store up to 3 days in the fridge.

The wraps should be firm yet slightly pliable, the cheese on top should be melted, bubbly and lightly golden, and the edges of the wrap should be lightly crisped from the oven heat.

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