Description
A quick and tasty Southwest Chicken Wrap filled with marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and zesty spices, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 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
- ½-1 Tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 3 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1-2 Tbsp water
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Marinate the diced chicken in lime juice, olive oil, seasonings, and chipotle for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Sauté marinated chicken in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through (12–15 minutes).
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped peppers and onions until tender; then add garlic and the cooked chicken back to warm through.
- Assemble wraps by layering rice, chicken mixture, beans, corn, cheese, and sauce on each tortilla.
- Roll tightly like a burrito and serve immediately.
Notes
Don’t rush the marination; let the chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes for better flavor. For a milder wrap, skip the jalapeño or use less chipotle pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican