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Southwest Chicken Wrap

Bold Southwest Chicken Wraps with tender marinated chicken, vibrant vegetables, black beans, corn, and zesty chipotle-honey sauce wrapped in soft tortillas. Ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired, Southwest
Calories: 540

Ingredients
  

  • 0.75 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 0.25 cup lime juice for marinade
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.25 tsp salt for chicken marinade
  • 3 tbsp olive oil for marinade
  • 1 Tbsp chipotle pepper in adobo for marinade
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup uncooked rice cooked according to package directions
  • 1 small red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 jalapeño sliced
  • 0.5 red onion sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp olive oil for sautéing vegetables
  • 0.75 cup corn kernels frozen or fresh
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 0.25 cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • 0.33 cup sour cream for sauce
  • 1.5 Tbsp honey for sauce
  • 0.5-1 Tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo for sauce, adjust to taste
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice for sauce
  • 3 Tbsp fresh cilantro chopped, for sauce
  • 1-2 Tbsp water for sauce consistency
  • 0.25 tsp salt for sauce

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • High-speed blender or food processor
  • large skillet
  • Cutting board and sharp knife
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and dice into bite-sized pieces. Combine with marinade ingredients (oil, lime juice, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and chipotle pepper) in a large bowl. Mix well and let marinate for 15 minutes or up to 24 hours.
  2. While chicken marinates, cook rice according to package instructions.
  3. Prepare the sauce by adding all sauce ingredients (sour cream, honey, chipotle peppers, lime juice, cilantro, water, and salt) to a blender or food processor and blending until smooth and creamy.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook marinated chicken for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and golden. Remove and set aside.
  5. Wipe skillet clean with a paper towel. Add sliced peppers, jalapeño, red onion, and 1 tsp olive oil. Sauté for 8 minutes until softened.
  6. Add minced garlic to the vegetables and cook for 1 minute. Return cooked chicken to the skillet and warm through.
  7. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
  8. To assemble, layer rice on the bottom third of each tortilla, followed by chicken mixture, black beans, corn, and cotija cheese.
  9. Drizzle generously with chipotle-honey sauce.
  10. Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll up tightly from the bottom like a burrito. Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side.

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 15 minutes, or up to 24 hours for deeper flavor. Use large, fresh tortillas to prevent tearing during assembly. Store leftover components separately for up to 3 days. Adjust chipotle peppers to control spice level. Warm tortillas before assembling to prevent cracking.
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