Description
Southwest Chicken Wraps are a vibrant and delicious meal option that perfectly balances bold flavors and fresh ingredients. These wraps feature tender marinated chicken, sautéed vegetables, and a zesty sauce, all wrapped in a soft tortilla. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, they can be customized to suit your taste preferences. With just 30 minutes of preparation time, these wraps fit seamlessly into your busy schedule while delivering a satisfying and healthy dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.75 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 4 large tortillas
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- ¾ cup corn kernels
- 1 cup black beans
- Cotija cheese (for topping)
- Sour cream (for sauce)
Instructions
- Marinate diced chicken in lime juice, olive oil, and seasonings for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the marinated chicken until fully cooked (12–15 minutes).
- Sauté red bell pepper and onion in the same skillet until tender; add minced garlic and return chicken to heat through.
- Assemble wraps with rice, chicken mixture, black beans, corn, cotija cheese, and sauce made from sour cream and honey.
- Roll tortillas tightly like burritos and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg