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Mexican Chicken and Rice Wraps

These Mexican Chicken & Rice Wraps are a whole meal in a wrap!  A delicious wrap that you an make in advance and bake in the oven just before serving.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, North American, Tex Mex
Keyword: chicken, rice, Wraps
Servings: 5 wraps
Calories: 381kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 3 cups wild rice cooked
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 5 large Flour tortillas

For the chicken marinade

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Vinaigrette for the rice

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1 1/2 limes
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • small bunch fresh chopped cilantro
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Instructions

  • First marinade the chicken. Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, garlic and cumin in a bowl. Whisk to combine. Pour marinade over chicken and completely coat.
  • Set a large skillet over medium to high heat and add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Place the chicken tenders in the skillet and cook for about 3 - 4 minutes each side until chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat and shred apart. Set aside.
  • Make the vinaigrette for the rice. Combine the olive oil, lime juice, sugar, salt and fresh chopped cilantro in a bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • In a large bowl, combine the rice, corn and the vinaigrette. Stir really well to combine.
  • Lay out the large flour tortillas. Evenly fill all the tortillas with the chicken, rice and cheese. Fold in the sides and tightly wrap up the tortillas.
  • Place all the tortillas on a greased baking tray (grease it with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil), place them seam side down.
  • Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cut the wraps in half. Suggested serving with sour cream, salsa and/or guacamole.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Mexican Chicken and Rice Wraps
Amount Per Serving (1 wrap)
Calories 381 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 59mg20%
Sodium 650mg28%
Potassium 453mg13%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin A 785IU16%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 222mg22%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.