Name: Spicy Southwest Chicken Wrap
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 0.75 lb chicken breasts, boneless and skinless; 1/4 cup lime juice (about one lime); 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 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; 1/2 red onion, sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp olive oil to sauté the veggies; 3/4 cup thawed or fresh corn kernels; 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed; 1/4 cup cotija cheese; 1/3 cup sour cream; 1 1/2 Tbsp honey; 1/2–1 Tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo; 1 Tbsp lime juice; 3 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 1–2 Tbsp water (to thin the crema a bit); 1/4 tsp salt

Description

A delicious and flavorful Spicy Southwest Chicken Wrap that combines marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and a creamy southwestern sauce for a fantastic meal.

Ingredients

Scale

0.75 lb chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1/4 cup lime juice (about one lime)
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 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
1/2 red onion, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp olive oil to sauté the veggies
3/4 cup thawed or fresh corn kernels
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup cotija cheese
1/3 cup sour cream
1 1/2 Tbsp honey
1/2–1 Tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo
1 Tbsp lime juice
3 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1–2 Tbsp water (to thin the crema a bit)
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken: Dice chicken, marinate with lime juice, seasonings, and chipotle pepper. Let sit for 15 minutes to 24 hours.
Prepare Ingredients: Cook rice, make sauce, slice veggies, and mince garlic.
Cook Chicken: Sauté marinated chicken until cooked through, set aside.
Sauté Veggies: In the same skillet, cook peppers, onions, and garlic, then add chicken back in.
Assemble Wraps: Fill tortillas with rice, chicken, veggies, beans, corn, cheese, and sauce. Wrap tightly and enjoy!

Notes

Using boneless, skinless chicken breasts makes for easier preparation.
Adjust the amount of chipotle in adobo to taste for desired spiciness.
Sour cream can be substituted with Greek yogurt for a healthier option.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 wrap
Calories: 600
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 70g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 75mg

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