Description
Southwest Chicken Wraps are a delightful blend of bold flavors and fresh ingredients that make for a satisfying meal any time of the day. With tender, marinated chicken, colorful vegetables, and a zesty sauce all wrapped in a soft tortilla, these wraps are both nutritious and delicious. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual lunches with family, this recipe is quick to prepare—ready in just 30 minutes. You can easily customize the fillings to suit your taste preferences, whether you want to switch up the veggies or proteins. Enjoy a perfect balance of spice and freshness that will have everyone coming back for more!
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
- â…“ 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 breasts in lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and chipotle pepper for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Sauté marinated chicken in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked (12–15 minutes).
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped red bell pepper, jalapeño, red onion for about 5 minutes; add minced garlic for another minute.
- Assemble wraps by layering rice first on tortillas followed by chicken mixture, black beans, corn kernels, and sauce.
- Roll tightly and serve immediately or wrap for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg