Description
Southwest Chicken Wraps are a quick and delicious meal option that combine tender marinated chicken, vibrant vegetables, and zesty flavors all wrapped in a soft tortilla. Perfect for lunch or dinner, these wraps are packed with protein and nutrition while being incredibly easy to customize. In just 30 minutes, you can create a satisfying dish that will impress your family or guests. Whether you’re enjoying them on a busy weeknight or serving at a gathering, these Southwest Chicken Wraps are sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.75 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 small red bell pepper
- 1 jalapeño
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 4 large tortillas
- ¾ cup corn kernels
- ¼ cup cotija cheese
- Chipotle crema (made from sour cream and chipotle peppers)
Instructions
- Marinate diced chicken in lime juice, spices, olive oil, and chipotle pepper for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions while the chicken marinates.
- Sauté marinated chicken in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through (about 12–15 minutes).
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced veggies until tender and add cooked chicken back to warm through.
- Assemble wraps by layering rice, chicken, veggies, beans, corn, cheese, and drizzle with chipotle crema.
- Roll each wrap tightly and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 770mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg