Description
Southwest Chicken Wraps are a quick and delicious meal option that packs a punch of flavor and nutrition. In just about 30 minutes, you can whip up these protein-rich wraps filled with vibrant vegetables, marinated chicken, and a zesty chipotle crema. Perfect for lunch or dinner, these wraps are not only satisfying but also versatile, allowing you to customize them with your favorite ingredients. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or hosting a casual get-together, Southwest Chicken Wraps will impress everyone at the table.
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 lime juice, oil, and spices for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Sauté marinated chicken in a skillet over medium heat for about 12–15 minutes.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped peppers and onions until tender; add minced garlic and return chicken to the pan.
- Warm tortillas and layer with rice, chicken mixture, veggies, beans, corn, cheese, and sauce before wrapping tightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg