Description
These Southwest Chicken Wraps are loaded with marinated chipotle chicken, flavorful veggies, rice, beans, and a creamy Southwest sauce all wrapped up in a tortilla. A delicious and satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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For The Chicken
- 0.75 lb chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1/4 cup lime juice (about one lime)
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt (more as needed)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp chipotle pepper in adobo
Southwest Wrap
- 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 to sauté the veggies
- 3/4 cup thawed or fresh corn kernels
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese
Southwest Crema
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 to 1 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1–2 tbsp water (to thin the crema)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Pat chicken dry, dice into small pieces, and coat with lime juice, seasonings, and chipotle pepper. Let sit for 15 minutes to 24 hours.
- Prepare Ingredients: Cook rice, slice veggies, and make the crema sauce.
- Cook Chicken: Sauté marinated chicken until cooked through, then set aside.
- Sauté Veggies: Sauté peppers, onions, and garlic, then add cooked chicken back to the skillet.
- Assemble Wraps: Fill tortillas with rice, chicken, veggies, beans, corn, cheese, and sauce. Wrap tightly like a burrito.
- Serve: Add extra sauce as desired and enjoy!
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be used instead, adjusting cooking time.
- Use mild or medium chipotle peppers if sensitive to heat.
- Substitute plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free sour cream.
- Excess crema can be used for dipping.
- Do not overstuff wraps to prevent tearing.
- For a toasted tortilla, pan-toast wrapped wraps on medium/high heat.
- Store leftover wraps in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg