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Southwest Chicken Wraps


  • Author: William Cantor
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Smoky, spicy, and fresh—these Southwest Chicken Wraps are a protein-packed healthy lunch wrap perfect for meal prep or quick dinners.


Ingredients

Scale

0.75 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts

¼ cup lime juice

½ tsp chili powder

½ tsp onion powder

1 tsp garlic powder

½ tsp smoked paprika

¼ tsp salt

3 tbsp olive oil

1 Tbsp chipotle pepper in adobo

4 large tortillas

1 cup uncooked rice

1 small red bell pepper

1 jalapeño

½ red onion, sliced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp olive oil

¾ cup corn kernels

1 cup black beans

¼ cup cotija cheese

⅓ cup sour cream

1½ Tbsp honey

½–1 Tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo

1 Tbsp lime juice

3 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

1–2 Tbsp water

¼ tsp salt


Instructions

1. Marinate the diced chicken in lime juice, olive oil, seasonings, and chipotle for at least 15 minutes.

2. Cook rice according to package instructions.

3. Sauté marinated chicken in a skillet until cooked through (12–15 minutes).

4. Sauté peppers and onions until tender; add garlic and chicken back to warm through.

5. Assemble wraps by layering rice, chicken, beans, corn, cheese, and sauce.

6. Roll tightly and serve immediately.

Notes

Keep sauce separate when storing for meal prep to avoid sogginess.

For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with grilled tofu or roasted sweet potatoes.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Southwest

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 wrap (250g)
  • Calories: 540
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 54g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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