Description
These Southwest Chicken Wraps combine shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and bell peppers with a zesty lime-infused sour cream sauce, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. Perfect for a quick, flavorful lunch or dinner that’s both filling and nutritious, these wraps are easy to make and customizable to your taste.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Wraps
- 4 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro. Add ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then mix everything thoroughly to blend the flavors.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream (or Greek yogurt) and lime juice until smooth, creating a tangy southwest sauce that will enhance the wrap’s flavor.
- Combine Sauce and Filling: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken mixture, stirring until all ingredients are evenly coated, ensuring each bite is flavorful and moist.
- Warm the Tortillas: Slightly heat the flour tortillas either in the microwave for about 15 seconds or on a warm skillet for 30 seconds per side, making them pliable and easier to wrap.
- Assemble the Wraps: Spoon an equal amount of the chicken filling onto the center of each warmed tortilla. Fold in the sides, then roll tightly into a wrap to keep all ingredients securely inside.
- Serve: Serve the wraps warm or cold, and optionally garnish with extra lime wedges or hot sauce for added zest.
Notes
- These wraps are ideal for meal prepping and can be enjoyed either cold or grilled for a crispy texture.
- For a low-carb version, substitute large lettuce leaves in place of the tortillas.
- Adjust the level of spice by modifying the amount of chili powder or adding hot sauce according to your preference.
- The cheese can be omitted or substituted with a vegan alternative to suit dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (optional heating of wraps)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook or Stovetop (optional for warming tortillas)
- Cuisine: Southwest, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
