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Southwest Chicken Wrap

A bright and tasty wrap combining lean chicken, black beans, corn, rice, and a smoky chipotle sauce, making it a healthy alternative to traditional burritos.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 0.75 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into diced pieces for marinating
  • 0.25 cup lime juice Freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp olive oil For marinating chicken
  • 1 Tbsp chipotle pepper in adobo Use more for spicier flavor
For the Wrap
  • 4 large tortillas Use whole grain or low-carb if preferred
  • 1 cup uncooked rice Cooked according to package instructions
  • 1 small red bell pepper Chopped
  • 1 whole jalapeño Chopped, seeds removed for less heat
  • 0.5 red onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • 0.75 cup corn kernels Can use canned or frozen
  • 1 cup black beans Rinsed and drained
  • 0.25 cup cotija cheese For serving
  • 0.33 cup sour cream For sauce
  • 1.5 Tbsp honey For sauce
  • 0.5 Tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo For extra heat in sauce
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice For sauce
  • 3 Tbsp fresh cilantro Chopped
  • 1-2 Tbsp water To adjust sauce consistency
  • 0.25 tsp salt To taste

Method
 

Marinating and Cooking
  1. Marinate the diced chicken in lime juice, olive oil, seasoning, and chipotle for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Cook the rice according to package instructions.
  3. Sauté the marinated chicken in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through, about 12–15 minutes.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté chopped peppers and onions until tender; then add garlic and the cooked chicken back to warm through.
Assembling Wraps
  1. Assemble wraps by layering rice, chicken mixture, beans, corn, cheese, and sauce on each tortilla.
  2. Roll tightly like a burrito and serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftover filling and sauces in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Assemble fresh wraps with the cooked filling. If desired, omit or reduce cheese for a lighter option.