Description
This Southwest Chicken Wrap is a bold, flavor-packed meal made with juicy seasoned chicken, black beans, corn, fresh veggies, and a creamy chipotle sauce. Ready in about 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy lunches or easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
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0.75 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
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3 tbsp olive oil
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¼ cup lime juice (about 1 lime)
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½ tsp chili powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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¼ tsp salt
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1 tbsp chipotle pepper in adobo, minced
Wrap Components
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4 large flour tortillas
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1 cup uncooked rice
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1 small red bell pepper, diced
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1 jalapeño, finely chopped
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½ red onion, sliced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp olive oil
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¾ cup corn kernels (fresh or thawed)
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1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
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¼ cup cotija cheese
Creamy Chipotle Sauce
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⅓ cup sour cream
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1½ tbsp honey
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½–1 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo
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1 tbsp lime juice
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3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
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1–2 tbsp water
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¼ tsp salt
Instructions
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Marinate the Chicken
Pat chicken dry and dice into bite-sized pieces. Add to a bowl with olive oil, lime juice, seasonings, salt, and chipotle pepper. Toss well and marinate for at least 15 minutes. -
Cook the Rice & Make the Sauce
Cook rice according to package instructions. Blend all sauce ingredients until smooth and set aside. -
Cook the Chicken
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook marinated chicken for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked. Remove from skillet. -
Sauté the Veggies
Wipe skillet clean. Add olive oil, bell pepper, jalapeño, and red onion. Sauté for 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Return chicken to skillet to warm through. -
Assemble the Wraps
Warm tortillas. Layer rice, chicken mixture, black beans, corn, cotija cheese, and drizzle with chipotle sauce. -
Wrap & Serve
Fold tightly like a burrito. Add extra sauce if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust chipotle amount for more or less heat.
Chicken thighs can be substituted for breasts.
Sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead.
For meal prep, store components separately and assemble fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwest / Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Wrap
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg