Description
A cozy family favorite, these Southwest Chicken Wraps are filled with zesty marinated chicken, colorful veggies, and wrapped in soft tortillas for a satisfying meal.
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, diced
- 1 jalapeño, diced (optional)
- ½ red onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp olive oil (for sautéing)
- ¾ cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup cotija cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- ⅓ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1½ Tbsp honey
- ½–1 Tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo (to taste)
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 3 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1–2 Tbsp water (to adjust sauce consistency)
- ¼ tsp salt (for sauce)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Add chicken to marinade and stir in chipotle pepper. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the Rice: Prepare rice according to package instructions.
- Sauté the Chicken and Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook marinated chicken for 12-15 minutes until cooked through. Remove chicken and sauté diced red bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeño for 5 minutes, then add minced garlic for 1 minute. Return chicken and add corn and black beans to warm through.
- Assemble Wraps: Fill tortillas with chicken mixture and toppings as desired.
Notes
These wraps are versatile; consider swapping chicken for beef, turkey, or plant-based protein. Customize with your favorite toppings!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken wrap, southwest, family dinner, easy recipe, weeknight meal