Description
Southwest chicken wraps are protein-packed, flavorful, and loaded with veggies. Ready in about 30 minutes and perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 0.75 lb chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- ¼ cup lime juice (about one lime)
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp salt (more as needed)
- 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 (to sauté the veggies)
- ¾ cup thawed or fresh corn kernels
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 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 (to thin the crema a bit)
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken dry and dice into small bite-sized pieces. Add the chicken to a large bowl. Add in marinade ingredients: oil, seasonings, lime juice, and chipotle pepper. Mix well to coat evenly. Let it sit for 15 minutes or up to 24 hours.
2. While the chicken marinates, cook rice according to package instructions. Prepare all wrap ingredients including sauce/crema. For the sauce, add all sauce ingredients to a high-speed blender or food processor.
3. Slice veggies and mince garlic. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté marinated chicken for about 12–15 minutes until cooked through. Set aside once done.
4. Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel. Add chopped peppers, onions, and ½ tsp olive oil; sauté for about 8 minutes. Add garlic; reduce heat to low. Incorporate cooked chicken back into skillet just to warm slightly.
5. Once everything is warmed through, heat tortillas or wraps. Start stuffing them by layering rice first, followed by chicken mixture, beans, corn, cheese, then drizzle generously with sauce.
6. Wrap the chipotle chicken and southwest ingredients tightly like you would a burrito. Add more sauce as needed before enjoying!
Notes
You can prep components ahead of time to make assembly quick during the week. Adjust spice level by adding more or less chipotle. Swap rice for quinoa or lettuce wraps for a low-carb option. These wraps pack well for lunch and can be served warm or at room temperature.