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Southwest Chicken Wrap: Bold, Flavorful, and Easy to Make


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  • Author: SOPHIES
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 wraps

Description

These Southwest Chicken Wraps are loaded with bold flavors—spicy chipotle, sweet corn, black beans, and tangy cotija cheese—perfect for lunch or an easy dinner. Fresh cilantro and a creamy lime-honey sauce tie it all together.


Ingredients

  • 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 peppers 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
  • ½1 Tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 3 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 12 Tbsp water
  • ¼ tsp salt


Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken with lime juice, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, olive oil, and chipotle in adobo for 15–30 minutes.
  2. Cook rice according to package instructions.
  3. In a skillet, sauté red bell pepper, jalapeño, and red onion with garlic in olive oil until tender.
  4. Add corn and black beans, cook for 2–3 minutes.
  5. Cook marinated chicken until fully done, then slice into strips.
  6. Mix sour cream, honey, chipotle, lime juice, cilantro, water, and salt to make the dressing.
  7. Assemble wraps: tortillas, rice, chicken, veggie mixture, cotija cheese, and drizzle dressing on top. Roll and serve.

Notes

  • Adjust chipotle quantity for desired spiciness.
  • Use whole-grain tortillas for extra fiber.
  • Great for meal prep; wrap tightly and refrigerate.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Skillet & Wrap
  • Cuisine: Southwestern