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Southwest Chicken Wrap

Juicy Southwest Chicken Wraps: A Quick Family Favorite!

A quick and healthy Southwest Chicken Wrap recipe that combines marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and zesty sauce for a delicious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marination Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 2 lbs Chicken Breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 chipotle Chipotle Pepper in Adobo adjust quantity to taste
For the Wraps
  • 4 pieces Tortillas whole grain or gluten-free
  • 1 cup Rice brown rice preferred
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper sliced
  • 1 piece Jalapeño sliced or omitted for milder version
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 cup Black Beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese or feta/goat cheese
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped; optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Bowl
  • Microwave

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dice the chicken breasts and toss them in a bowl with lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and chipotle pepper. Let this mixture marinate for at least 15 minutes, ideally up to 24 hours in the fridge.
  2. Prepare the rice according to package instructions.
  3. Slice your red bell pepper, jalapeño, and red onion, and mince the garlic.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add the marinated chicken, and cook until fully cooked through, about 12-15 minutes.
  5. In the same skillet, add a bit more olive oil and sauté the red bell pepper and red onion for about 8 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  6. Warm the tortillas, layer them with a scoop of rice, chicken and vegetable mixture, black beans, corn, cotija cheese, and sour cream. Roll tightly to secure.
  7. Optional: Sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

For the best flavor, enjoy wraps freshly made. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.