Description
These Southwest Chicken Wraps are a delicious and easy meal that’s perfect for a quick lunch or a casual dinner. They’re filled with tender chipotle chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy southwest crema. Learn how to make this flavorful and satisfying recipe
Ingredients
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For The Chicken:
- ¾ lb chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, diced
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper in adobo
Southwest Wrap:
- 4 large tortillas
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, chopped
- ½ red onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon 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 tablespoons honey
- ½-1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1-2 tablespoons water
- ¼ teaspoon 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 Other Ingredients: While the chicken is marinating, start to make the rice (cook according to the package) and prepare all the wrap ingredients, including the sauce/crema. To make the sauce, add all of the sauce ingredients to a high-speed blender or food processor.
- 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 Vegetables: Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel and add in chopped peppers and onions and ½ teaspoon of oil. Sauté for about 8 minutes, add the garlic, and turn the heat down to low. Add the cooked chicken to the skillet and just let it warm, do not overcook it.
- 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 Serve: Wrap the chipotle chicken and southwest ingredients up tightly like you would a burrito. Add more sauce as needed and enjoy!