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Easy Southwest Chicken Wrap

Easy Southwest Chicken Wrap

This Easy Southwest Chicken Wrap features marinated chicken and fresh veggies, making it a delicious and simple meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Southwest
Servings 4 wraps
Calories 540 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade

  • 0.75 lb chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • ¼ cup lime juice (about one lime)
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (more as needed)
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper in adobo

Wrap Ingredients

  • 4 large tortillas
  • 1 cup uncooked rice
  • 1 small red bell pepper
  • 1 unit jalapeño
  • ½ unit red onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil (to sauté the veggies)
  • ¾ cup thawed or fresh corn kernels
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup cotija cheese
  • cup sour cream
  • 1 ½ tablespoon honey
  • ½-1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 3 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1-2 tablespoon water (to thin the crema as needed)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, olive oil, and chipotle pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours if you have time).
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Let rest, then slice thinly.
  • Prepare uncooked rice according to package instructions while the chicken is marinating and cooking.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced red bell pepper, jalapeño, sliced onion, and minced garlic. Stir and sauté for about 3–5 minutes until veggies are fragrant and slightly softened.
  • Add corn kernels and black beans to the veggie mixture, and cook for another 2 minutes. Season to taste and remove from heat.
  • In a small bowl, mix together sour cream, honey, chipotle peppers, lime juice, cilantro, water (to desired thinness), and salt.
  • Lay out the tortillas. Evenly divide rice, sautéed veggies/beans/corn, sliced chicken, a sprinkle of cotija cheese, and a drizzle of southwest crema. Roll up each wrap tightly, burrito-style.
  • Slice each wrap in half and serve warm with extra crema or your favorite salsa. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 32gFat: 17g
Keyword chicken wrap, dinner, Easy Recipe, Healthy, meal prep, southwest
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