Description
Southwest chicken wraps are a vibrant, satisfying meal that combines juicy chicken, zesty spices, and hearty vegetables, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, these wraps can be prepared in just 30 minutes and deliver a burst of flavor with each bite. Whether you’re serving them for lunch or dinner, they’re sure to impress with their wholesome ingredients and customizable options. Enjoy them fresh or packed for a nutritious on-the-go meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.75 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 4 large tortillas
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 small red bell pepper
- 1 jalapeño
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- ¼ cup cotija cheese
- ⅓ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Marinate the diced chicken in lime juice, olive oil, and spices for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Sauté marinated chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 12–15 minutes until cooked through.
- Sauté sliced bell peppers and onions in the same skillet until tender, then add minced garlic.
- Assemble wraps by layering rice, chicken mixture, veggies, beans, corn, cheese, and sauce in tortillas.
- Wrap tightly and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg