Crispy Southwest Chicken Wraps
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 wraps
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crispy Southwest Chicken Wraps
Description
This recipe begins by seasoning cooked rice with chili powder, ground cumin, and garlic salt to infuse southwest-inspired flavors. The rice is combined with shredded chicken, black beans, diced bell pepper, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and lime juice, creating a colorful, flavorful filling.
Flour tortillas are prepared by sprinkling shredded Monterey jack and sharp cheddar cheeses evenly inside, then topped with the rice and chicken mixture. Adding sour cream is an option to introduce a creamy element within the wrap. The tortillas are folded over the filling and sealed by pressing the edges.
Cooking the wraps seam-side down in a lightly greased skillet ensures they hold together and develop a golden-brown, crispy exterior. This technique creates contrast between a crunchy outside and a moist, seasoned filling. These wraps can be served with salsa or additional sour cream to complement the southwest flavors.
The recipe is flexible; different meats, more or fewer vegetables, or additional spices can be incorporated according to personal taste. Making larger batches allows for freezing leftovers for quick reheating later.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice warm or at room temperature, cooked
- ½ tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt or garlic powder
- 1-2 cups cooked shredded chicken (or other leftover meat, like shredded pork or beef)
- 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 green onion finely sliced (white and green parts)
- ½ red bell pepper diced, or green bell pepper
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- lime about a tablespoon, juice of 1
- 2 cups cheese I use a combination of Monterey jack and sharp cheddar, shredded
- sour cream optional
- 6 flour tortilla burrito-sized
- cooking spray nonstick
- Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, etc.
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the rice, chili powder, cumin and garlic salt (or garlic powder). Stir to combine.
- To the bowl, add the chicken, black beans, green onions, bell peppers, cilantro, and lime juice. Mix. Add salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
- Sprinkle cheese over tortillas, leaving 1/2-inch border around edges, then arrange chicken and rice mixture down the center of each tortilla.
- Optional: I like to dollop little spoonfuls of sour cream over the cheese before arranging chicken and rice mixture down the center – it makes the wraps delightfully creamy.
- Fold one side of the tortilla over the filling, followed by the other side. Press lightly to flatten.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet (or griddle) over medium heat for 1 minute (about 350 degrees on my electric griddle).
- Spray seam side of wraps with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange wraps, seam-side down (cooking this side first will help them not fall apart), in the pan or griddle and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 2-4 minutes.
- Spray the top with nonstick cooking spray and flip. Cook for another 2-4 minutes until golden and the filling is hot.
- Serve with sour cream, salsa, or other toppings of your choice!
Notes
- This recipe is highly adaptable: add more cilantro, swap meats, omit peppers, or include green chilies to suit your preferences.
- Salsa verde or roasted red peppers are excellent additions or substitutions for the bell pepper.
- Using smaller tortillas increases the number of wraps produced.
- Doubling the recipe is convenient for freezing individual wraps, wrapped in plastic and stored in freezer bags for easy reheating and quick lunches.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6wraps
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Wrap | |
| Calories | 461kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 989mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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