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Southwest Chicken Wrap

A flavorful wrap filled with spiced grilled chicken, black beans, corn, and creamy avocado, all brought together with a zesty lime crema. Perfect for a quick, satisfying lunch.

30 minEasyServes 4480 cal/serving

AmericanLunchStovetop and OvenHigh ProteinHigh FiberPork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Mexican blend cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast with 2 tbsp taco seasoning, to taste salt, and to taste black pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), about 5-7 minutes per side. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.

  3. 3

    In the same skillet, sauté 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen) and 1 diced red bell pepper for 3-4 minutes until slightly charred.

  4. 4

    Mix 1/2 cup sour cream with half of the 1 juiced lime and a pinch of salt to create a lime crema.

  5. 5

    Warm 4 large flour tortillas in the oven or microwave until pliable.

  6. 6

    To assemble each wrap, spread a layer of lime crema on each tortilla. Top with sliced chicken, 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed, corn mixture, 2 sliced ripe avocado, 1/2 thinly sliced red onion, 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.

  7. 7

    Drizzle with remaining lime juice and add additional salt and pepper if desired.

  8. 8

    Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll tightly to form a wrap. Cut in half diagonally and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Southwest Chicken Wrap dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup Mexican blend cheese, shredded, 1/2 cup sour cream. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor); the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Southwest Chicken Wrap gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 4 large flour tortillas. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Southwest Chicken Wrap keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Southwest Chicken Wrap?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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