Description
Southwest Chicken Wraps are a quick, nutritious, and flavorful meal option that brings the vibrant tastes of the Southwest right to your table. These wraps combine marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, protein-rich beans, and zesty sauces all wrapped in a warm tortilla. Ready in just 30 minutes, they are perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping for the week ahead. Customize these wraps with your favorite ingredients to create a satisfying dish that everyone will love. Whether you’re enjoying them at home or taking them on-the-go, these Southwest Chicken Wraps are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.75 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 4 large tortillas
- 1 small red bell pepper
- 1 jalapeño
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- ¼ cup cotija cheese
Instructions
- Marinate diced chicken with lime juice, olive oil, spices, and chipotle for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, sauté marinated chicken until cooked through (12–15 minutes). Set aside.
- Sauté chopped peppers and onion in the same skillet for about 8 minutes; add garlic last.
- Combine cooked chicken with sautéed veggies.
- Assemble wraps by layering rice, chicken mixture, beans, cheese, and sauce in tortillas. Roll tightly to secure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximately 290g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg