Description
Discover the ultimate flavor experience with our Southwest Chicken Wrap! This delicious wrap combines tender, marinated chicken with fresh veggies, black beans, and a zesty sauce, all wrapped up in a warm tortilla. Perfect for lunch or dinner, these wraps are not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but they also offer a nutritious option packed with protein and vibrant flavors.
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
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 large tortillas
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, sliced
- ¾ cup corn kernels
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine diced chicken, lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook Rice: While the chicken marinates, cook rice according to package instructions.
- Cook Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and sauté for about 12–15 minutes until cooked through. Set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté chopped bell pepper and jalapeño in olive oil for about 8 minutes. Add minced garlic and return the cooked chicken to warm through.
- Assemble Wraps: Layer tortillas with rice, chicken mixture, black beans, corn, and drizzle with your favorite sauce before wrapping tightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approx. 245g)
- Calories: 656
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 715mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 82g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg