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Quick Southwest Chicken Wraps
These zesty, 30-minute chicken wraps are the perfect no-fuss dinner for busy weeknights, packed with lime-marinated chicken, beans, and fresh veggies.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Mateo Ramirez📖 cookfastrecipes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a medium bowl, combine diced chicken breast with lime juice, spices (like cumin and paprika), and olive oil. Marinate for ⏱️ 15 minutes.
chicken breast (diced)1 lblime juice (fresh)2 tbspspices (cumin, paprika, or your favorite blend)1 tspolive oil (for marinating)1 tbsp
2
Cook the rice according to package instructions until fluffy.
rice (uncooked)1 cup
3
Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken for 12 to ⏱️ 15 minutes until fully cooked through.
4
In the same skillet, sauté chopped bell pepper and onion for ⏱️ 8 minutes. Add minced garlic in the last minute of cooking.
bell pepper (chopped)1onion (chopped)1garlic (minced)2 cloves
5
Assemble the wraps by layering rice, chicken, vegetables, beans, and cheese onto tortillas. Drizzle with sauce, wrap tightly, and serve.
rice (uncooked)1 cupbeans (cooked black or pinto beans)1 cupcheese (shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack)1 cuptortillas (for wrapping)4
Nutrition Facts
calories
530 calories
fat Content
20g fat
serving Size
1 wrap
fiber Content
6g fiber
sugar Content
4g sugar
sodium Content
850mg sodium
protein Content
35g protein
carbohydrate Content
55g carbs
saturated Fat Content
8g saturated fat
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