Description
Southwest Chicken Wraps are a vibrant and satisfying meal option, perfect for lunch or dinner. Bursting with flavor from marinated chicken, zesty lime, and fresh vegetables, these wraps are not only delicious but also packed with protein and nutrients. Ready in just 30 minutes, they make an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Plus, they’re easily customizable to fit your dietary preferences. Serve them with sides like guacamole or fresh salsa for an extra kick!
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 (to sauté the veggies)
- ¾ cup thawed or fresh corn kernels
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 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 (to thin the crema a bit)
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Marinate diced chicken in olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and chipotle pepper for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package directions while the chicken marinates.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the marinated chicken for 12–15 minutes until cooked through.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped bell pepper and onions in olive oil for about 8 minutes; add minced garlic toward the end.
- Assemble wraps by layering rice, chicken mixture, black beans, corn, cheese, and sauce on warmed tortillas before wrapping tightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg