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Southwest Chicken Wrap


  • Author: oumardaabdelali
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious wrap filled with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and zesty seasonings, perfect for lunch or dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 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
  • ¾ cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup black beans
  • ¼ cup cotija cheese
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • 1½ Tbsp honey
  • ½1 Tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 3 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 12 Tbsp water
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Marinate the diced chicken in lime juice, olive oil, seasonings, and chipotle for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté the marinated chicken until cooked through (about 12–15 minutes).
  4. Add chopped red bell pepper, jalapeño, and sliced red onion to the skillet. Sauté until tender, then add minced garlic and the cooked chicken back to the skillet.
  5. Layer the rice, chicken mixture, beans, corn, cheese, and sauce on each tortilla.
  6. Roll each tortilla tightly and serve immediately.

Notes

Marinate the chicken for at least 15 minutes to enhance the flavor. Feel free to customize with additional toppings.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 wrap
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: chicken wrap, southwest, easy meal