Description
This Southwest Chicken Wrap is a delicious and easy meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner! Packed with flavorful chicken, fresh veggies, and a zesty southwest crema, it’s a fiesta in every bite. Get the full recipe and spice up your mealtime
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
- ¾ lb chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 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 pepper in adobo
Southwest Wrap
- 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 thawed or fresh corn kernels
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup cotija cheese
Southwest Crema
- â…“ cup sour cream
- 1½ Tbsp honey
- ½–1 Tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 3 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1–2 Tbsp water
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Pat the chicken dry and dice into small bite-sized pieces. Add the chicken to a large bowl. Add in marinade ingredients (oil, seasonings, lime juice, and chipotle pepper). Mix the chicken really well so it’s evenly coated. Let the chicken sit for 15 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Prepare the Rice and Veggies: While the chicken is marinating, start to make rice (cook according to the package) and prepare all the wrap ingredients, including the sauce/crema.
- Make the Crema: Add all of the sauce ingredients to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Cook the Chicken: Slice the veggies and mince the garlic. In a large skillet, add the marinated chicken and sauté on medium heat for about 12-15 minutes or until chicken bites are cooked through. Set cooked chicken aside.
- Sauté the Veggies: Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel and add in chopped peppers and onions and ½ tsp of oil to sauté the veggies. Sauté for about 8 minutes, add the garlic, and turn the heat down to low.
- Warm the Chicken: Add the cooked chicken to the skillet and just let it warm a smidge, do not overcook it, just bring it back to temp.
- Assemble the Wraps: Once the chicken and veggies are warmed through, heat up your tortillas or wraps and start to stuff them. Start with rice, chicken, veggies, beans, corn, cheese, and drizzle a generous amount of sauce over all the ingredients.
- Wrap and Enjoy: Wrap the chipotle chicken and southwest ingredients up tightly like you would a burrito. Add more sauce as needed and enjoy!
