Description
Southwest Chicken Wraps are a bold and flavorful meal with tender marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, zesty sauce, and soft tortillas — perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 0.75 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 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
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 3/4 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup black beans
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 Tbsp honey
- 1/2–1 Tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 3 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1–2 Tbsp water
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Marinate diced chicken in lime juice, olive oil, seasonings, and chipotle for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Sauté marinated chicken in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through, 12–15 minutes.
- In the same skillet, sauté peppers and onions until tender, add garlic and cooked chicken, and warm through.
- Assemble wraps: layer rice, chicken mixture, beans, corn, cheese, and sauce on each tortilla.
- Roll tightly like a burrito and serve immediately.
Notes
- Customize the spice level by adjusting the chipotle peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southwest