Name: Southwest Chicken Wrap
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
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

Description

Southwest Chicken Wraps are the perfect solution for busy days, combining zesty flavors with fresh ingredients for a satisfying meal. In just about 30 minutes, you can prepare these protein-packed wraps that are not only delightful for lunch or dinner but also customizable to suit your taste. Filled with marinated chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a creamy sauce, each bite is an explosion of flavor. Ideal for quick meals or impressing guests, these wraps offer endless possibilities for personalization and make excellent options for meal prep.

Ingredients

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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

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Instructions

Marinate diced chicken in lime juice, chili powder, olive oil, and chipotle pepper 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 sliced peppers and onions until tender, then add minced garlic.
Warm tortillas and fill each with rice, chicken mixture, veggies, beans, corn, cheese, and drizzle with sauce.
Fold tightly and serve immediately.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 wrap
Calories: 550
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 890mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 58g
Fiber: 9g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 75mg