Description
Southwest Chicken Wraps are a vibrant and satisfying meal that effortlessly combines bold flavors with fresh ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights, these wraps feature marinated chicken, colorful vegetables, and a zesty sauce all wrapped in a soft tortilla. In just 30 minutes, you can prepare a delicious dish that caters to the whole family or serves as an easy meal prep option for the week ahead. Customize them with your favorite toppings for a personal touch that will delight everyone’s taste buds while supporting a healthy lifestyle.
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
- 1. Marinate chicken by combining lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and chipotle pepper in a bowl. Add diced chicken and let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
- 2. Cook rice according to package instructions.
- 3. Heat skillet over medium heat and cook marinated chicken for about 12–15 minutes until fully cooked.
- 4. In the same skillet, sauté red bell pepper and onion until tender; add minced garlic and cooked chicken to warm through.
- 5. Assemble wraps by layering rice, chicken mixture, black beans, corn, cotija cheese, and drizzle sauce over the top.
- 6. Roll tortillas tightly and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (280g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg