Description
Southwest Chicken Wraps are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the warmth of southwestern cuisine to your table. This easy-to-make wrap features marinated chicken, colorful vegetables, and zesty sauces all bundled in a soft tortilla. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, these wraps allow for endless customization based on your taste preferences. Whether you’re enjoying a quick meal or hosting friends, Southwest Chicken Wraps offer a satisfying combination of protein and fresh ingredients. In just 30 minutes, you can create a delightful meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.75 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp chipotle pepper in adobo
- 4 large tortillas
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 small red bell pepper
- 1 jalapeño
- ½ red onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ¾ cup corn kernels
- 1 cup black beans
- ¼ cup cotija cheese
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1½ Tbsp honey
- ½–1 Tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 3 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1–2 Tbsp water
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Marinate diced chicken in lime juice and spices for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Sauté marinated chicken in a skillet until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped red bell pepper and red onion until tender; add minced garlic towards the end.
- Assemble wraps with rice, chicken mixture, black beans, corn, cotija cheese, and sour cream mix.
- Roll tortillas tightly and serve immediately for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (about 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg