Description
Southwest chicken wraps are a flavor-packed meal that combines juicy marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and zesty sauce all wrapped in a soft tortilla. Perfect for lunch or dinner, these wraps are not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. In just 30 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that the whole family will love. With a great balance of protein and nutrients from the vegetables and beans, these wraps are as healthy as they are delicious. Plus, they’re ideal for meal prep—make a batch ahead of time for easy lunches throughout the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.75 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 4 large tortillas
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 small red bell pepper
- ¾ cup corn kernels
- 1 cup black beans
- ¼ cup cotija cheese
- ⅓ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Marinate diced chicken in lime juice, olive oil, and seasonings for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions while marinating.
- Sauté marinated chicken in a skillet over medium heat for about 12–15 minutes until cooked through.
- Sauté chopped red bell pepper and onion in the same skillet until tender.
- Assemble wraps by layering rice, chicken, sautéed veggies, corn, beans, cheese, and sauce in tortillas.
- Roll tightly and serve with your choice of salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg