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Spicy Chipotle Southwest Chicken Wrap
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tbsp adobo sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub the spice mixture over the chicken strips.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken strips and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic, lime juice, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Blend until smooth to make the spicy chipotle sauce.
- To assemble the wraps, lay out the flour tortillas and divide the cooked rice, black bean and corn mixture, cooked chicken, shredded lettuce, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and shredded cheddar cheese evenly among the tortillas.
- Drizzle the spicy chipotle sauce over the fillings.
- Fold in the sides of the tortillas and then roll them up tightly to form the wraps.
- Serve immediately, or wrap in foil and refrigerate for later. Enjoy!
The Southwest Chicken Wrap with spicy chipotle sauce has a rich history rooted in the vibrant flavors of the American Southwest. This delectable dish features tender grilled chicken, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and creamy avocado, all wrapped in a warm tortilla and drizzled with a zesty chipotle sauce. Renowned chefs in the Southwest region have perfected this recipe, infusing it with the bold and smoky flavors of chipotle peppers. Today, the best versions of this dish can be found in authentic Tex-Mex restaurants, where the balance of heat and flavor in the chipotle sauce is crucial. To make this dish at home, it's essential to use high-quality chipotle peppers and adobo sauce to achieve that signature spicy kick. Whether enjoyed in a bustling eatery or crafted in your own kitchen, the Southwest Chicken Wrap with spicy chipotle sauce is a true celebration of Southwestern cuisine.
30 min
4
380 calories
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