Southwest Chicken Wrap
Southwest chicken wraps are a delicious and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion. Bursting with bold flavors from spices like chili powder and smoked paprika, these wraps combine tender chicken with fresh veggies and zesty crema. With a prep time of just 10 minutes and a cooking time of around 30 minutes, they are ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep. Customize them to your liking by swapping ingredients, or spice them up for an extra kick. Enjoy a protein-packed, nutritious meal that’s as easy to make as it is to eat!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.75 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small red bell pepper
- 1 jalapeño
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 4 large tortillas
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese
Instructions
- Marinate diced chicken in olive oil, lime juice, and spices for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, sauté marinated chicken until cooked through (about 12–15 minutes).
- Sauté chopped vegetables in the same skillet until tender; add garlic last.
- Assemble the wrap by layering rice, chicken, veggies, beans, corn, cheese, and sauce on tortillas.
- Wrap tightly and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Find it online: https://auntcooks.com/southwest-chicken-wrap/