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Southwest Chicken Wrap Recipe

Southwest Chicken Wrap Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: Southwestern
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Southwest Chicken Wraps are a delicious and satisfying meal filled with marinated chicken, rice, veggies, and a flavorful chipotle sauce all wrapped up in a tortilla. Perfect for lunch or dinner!


Ingredients

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Marinated Chicken:

  • 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

Wraps:

  • 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

Chipotle Sauce:

  • â…“ cup sour cream
  • 1½ Tbsp honey
  • ½1 Tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 3 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 12 Tbsp water
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken: Mix lime juice, olive oil, seasonings, and chipotle; marinate chicken for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Cook Rice: Prepare rice according to package instructions.
  3. Cook Chicken: Sauté marinated chicken in a skillet until cooked through.
  4. Sauté Veggies: In the same skillet, sauté peppers, onions, and garlic; add cooked chicken back in.
  5. Assemble Wraps: Layer rice, chicken mixture, beans, corn, cheese, and sauce on each tortilla.
  6. Roll and Serve: Roll wraps tightly like burritos and serve hot.

Notes

  • You can customize these wraps with your favorite veggies or additional toppings.
  • Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chipotle peppers.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 wrap
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg