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Southwest Chicken Wrap

Bold and smoky southwest chicken wraps loaded with chipotle-marinated chicken, black beans, corn, cotija cheese, and a creamy honey-lime crema. Ready in 30 minutes and perfect for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice about 1 lime
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp salt plus more to taste
  • 3 tbsp olive oil for marinade
  • 1 tbsp chipotle pepper in adobo chopped
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 small red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 red onion sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp olive oil for sautéing veggies
  • 3/4 cup corn kernels fresh or thawed frozen
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • 1/3 cup sour cream for crema
  • 1 1/2 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo adjust to taste for crema
  • 1 tbsp lime juice for crema
  • 3 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped, for crema
  • 1 tbsp water to thin crema as needed
  • 1/4 tsp salt for crema

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Large skillet
  • High-speed blender or food processor
  • Cutting board
  • Chef knife

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken dry and dice into small, even pieces. Combine with lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and chipotle pepper in a large bowl. Toss well to coat and marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 24 hours in the fridge.
  2. Cook rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork when done and set aside.
  3. Blend all chipotle crema ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate.
  5. Wipe the skillet clean. Add 1 tsp olive oil over medium heat. Sauté red bell pepper, jalapeño, and red onion for about 8 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic, reduce heat to low, and stir for 30 seconds. Add cooked chicken back in and toss to warm through.
  6. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 20 seconds. Layer each tortilla with rice, chicken and veggie mixture, black beans, corn, cotija cheese, and a generous drizzle of chipotle crema.
  7. Roll each wrap tightly like a burrito, tucking in the sides as you go. Serve immediately with extra crema on the side.

Notes

Marinate the chicken overnight for the deepest flavor. Store filling separately from tortillas for up to 3 days. Freeze cooked chicken filling for up to 2 months.