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Delicious Southwest Chicken Wrap filled with grilled chicken, spices, and fresh vegetables

Southwest Chicken Wrap

A quick and tasty meal packed with bold flavors from spices and fresh veggies, customizable for family dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine Mexican, Tex-Mex
Servings 4 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 0.75 lb chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 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

For the Wrap

  • 4 large tortillas
  • 1 cup uncooked rice
  • 1 small red bell pepper
  • 1 unit jalapeño
  • 1/2 red onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp olive oil (to sauté the veggies)
  • 3/4 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp honey
  • 1/2-1 Tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo Adjust for spice level
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 3 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1-2 Tbsp water Adjust for desired consistency
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
  • In a bowl, mix the chicken with lime juice, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, olive oil, and 1 Tbsp of chipotle pepper. Let it marinate for 10-15 minutes.

Cooking

  • Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat until it’s cooked through. Slice or shred the chicken.
  • In the same skillet, sauté the bell pepper, jalapeño, red onion, and minced garlic in 1 tsp of olive oil until they’re tender. Add the corn and black beans, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.

Assembly

  • In a small bowl, mix together sour cream, honey, the rest of the chipotle pepper, lime juice, cilantro, water, and salt to make the crema. Add water until you reach your desired consistency.
  • Warm the tortillas and layer rice, chicken, sautéed veggies, and a drizzle of the crema. Sprinkle cotija cheese on top.
  • Roll or fold the tortillas into wraps and serve them immediately.

Notes

Make sure to marinate the chicken for at least 10 minutes to enhance the flavors. Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chipotle pepper to suit your taste. Feel free to add your favorite veggies like avocado or zucchini.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 750mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5g
Keyword Chicken Wrap, Customizable Recipe, Quick Meal, Southwest Chicken, Tasty Wrap
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