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Easy Southwest Chicken Wraps for a Healthy Quick Dinner

Southwest Chicken Wrap

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  • Author: Clarice
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Total Time: 35
  • Yield: 4 wraps 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Cooking & Assembling
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American
  • Diet: Balanced

Description

A zesty, family-friendly meal with marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy southwest crema. Packed with flavor and easy to customize, this wrap is perfect for busy weeknights.


Ingredients

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¾ 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 sauce
4 large flour tortillas
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
½ red onion, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp olive oil
¾ cup corn kernels
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp hot sauce
Tbsp cilantro, chopped (optional)


Instructions

In a bowl, whisk lime juice, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, olive oil, and chipotle peppers. Add chicken and marinate 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook rice in boiling water 18-20 minutes. In a skillet, sauté onion, jalapeño, garlic, and bell pepper in olive oil until softened, 5 minutes. Add corn and black beans, cook 2 minutes.
Cook chicken in a hot skillet 5-6 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Let rest 5 minutes.
Mix Greek yogurt, lime juice, and hot sauce for crema. Assemble wraps: layer rice, veggies, chicken, cotija cheese, and crema in tortillas. Garnish with cilantro if desired.


Notes

Use gluten-free tortillas for a gluten-free option
Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 2 days
Add avocado or salsa for extra flavor


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 wrap
  • Calories: 580
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 62g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 31g
  • Cholesterol: 105mg