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Southwest Chicken Wraps 🌯🔥


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

Scale
(Makes 4 wraps)

Chicken & filling:

  • lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced thin
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & black pepper

Veggie mix:

  • ½ cup corn kernels (fresh or fire-roasted—you love smoky depth!)
  • ½ cup black beans, rinsed & drained
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely diced (soak in water 10 min to mellow)
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Chipotle-lime crema:

  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat—you love high-protein!)
  • 2 tbsp sour cream or avocado
  • 12 tsp chipotle in adobo, minced (adjust to heat—you love spicy!)
  • 1 tbsp lime juice (you love citrus!)
  • Salt to taste

For serving:

  • 4 medium tortillas (or low-carb tortillas/lettuce wraps—you love this!)
  • Optional: Shredded cheese, pickled jalapeños, or salsa

Instructions

1. Cook chicken:

Toss chicken with oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Stovetop: Sear in skillet 5–6 min per side until cooked through.
  • Grill: 6–8 minutes total over medium-high heat. Slice thinly.

2. Make crema:

Whisk Greek yogurt, sour cream, chipotle, lime juice, and salt until smooth.

3. Warm tortillas:

Wrap in damp paper towel; microwave 30 seconds or warm in dry skillet 1–2 minutes.

4. Assemble wraps:

Spread 1–2 tbsp crema on each tortilla. Layer with chicken, corn, black beans, bell pepper, avocado, red onion, and cilantro. Add optional toppings. Roll tightly.
💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
Use Greek yogurt in crema—boosts protein + cuts fat (you love this!).
Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Use no-salt-added beans + skip added salt
→ Boost flavor with extra lime zest and cumin
Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Naturally low-glycemic—no added sugars!
→ Add 1 tbsp chia seeds to filling for fiber + glycemic control
Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Swap tortillas for large butter lettuce leaves
→ Skip corn; double avocado
→ Net carbs drop to 7g/wrap
Make ahead:
→ Cook chicken 2 days ahead
→ Chop veggies (except avocado) 1 day ahead
→ Assemble just before serving for best texture

Prep Time & Nutrition (per wrap):

Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 12 min | Total Time: 22 min
Calories: 380 | Protein: 32g | Net Carbs: 22g | Fats: 20g | Fiber: 8g | Gluten-Free Option • Low-Sodium Adaptable • Blood Sugar Friendly • Low-Carb/Keto Option