Description
Southwest Chicken Wraps are a flavorful and healthy meal option, perfect for lunch or dinner. These wraps combine tender marinated chicken with vibrant veggies, all wrapped up in a soft tortilla. With zesty chipotle and lime flavors, they deliver a satisfying punch that will impress your family and friends. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, they are also versatile enough to accommodate different dietary preferences—making them ideal for meal prep or casual gatherings. Enjoy the fun of rolling your own wraps while savoring the rich taste of this delicious dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.75 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 4 large tortillas
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 small red bell pepper
- 1 jalapeño
- 1 cup black beans
- ¼ cup cotija cheese
- ⅓ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Marinate chicken 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 for about 12–15 minutes until cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped red bell pepper, jalapeño, onion, and garlic for about 8 minutes until tender.
- Assemble wraps by layering rice, chicken, sautéed veggies, black beans, and cotija cheese on tortillas. Drizzle with sauce made from blending sour cream with lime juice and chipotle.
- Roll tightly and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (250g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg