Description
Southwest Chicken Wraps are a delicious fusion of bold flavors and nutritious ingredients, making them the perfect choice for lunch or dinner. With tender, marinated chicken, vibrant vegetables, and zesty sauce wrapped in a soft tortilla, these wraps are both satisfying and healthy. Whether you’re looking for a quick meal during a busy week or a fun dish to share with family, this recipe is sure to impress. Ready in just 30 minutes, you can easily customize these wraps to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy the perfect balance of spice and freshness that will leave you craving more!
Ingredients
- 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 the diced chicken in lime juice, olive oil, seasonings, and chipotle for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Sauté marinated chicken in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through (12–15 minutes).
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped peppers and onions until tender; then add garlic and the cooked chicken back to warm through.
- Assemble wraps by layering rice, chicken mixture, beans, corn, cheese, and sauce on each tortilla.
- Roll tightly like a burrito and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg