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 45 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
- 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 kernelsado
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 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, olive oil, chipotle pepper in adobo 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