Description
Southwest Chicken Wraps are the perfect blend of flavor, nutrition, and convenience. Packed with juicy marinated chicken, vibrant veggies, and a zesty sauce all wrapped in a warm tortilla, these wraps are ready in just 30 minutes. Ideal for busy lunches or laid-back dinners, they can be easily customized to fit your taste preferences. Whether you enjoy them fresh or prep them ahead for easy meals throughout the week, Southwest Chicken Wraps bring bold flavors and satisfying textures to your table.
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
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 cup black beans
- ¼ cup cotija cheese
Instructions
- Marinate 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 until fully cooked (about 12–15 minutes).
- Sauté chopped peppers and onions, then add minced garlic.
- Assemble wraps with rice, chicken mixture, beans, corn, cheese, and sauce.
- Wrap tightly and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg