Best 8 Mexican Chicken And Rice Wraps Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick, easy, and flavorful meal, Mexican chicken and rice wraps are the perfect choice. This dish combines the zesty flavors of Mexican cuisine with the convenience of a wrap, making it a great option for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of prep work, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time.

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MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE WRAPS



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This is a quick and easy way to stretch chicken (or even ground beef or turkey, if you like) and make a meal for a whole family. It is inexpensive, fast, and freezes well. Just pop one in the microwave for a couple of minutes and you've got a terrific lunch the day after.

Provided by beyond.blond

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 8 wraps

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, shredded
2 (1 1/4 ounce) packets taco seasoning
1 cup rice, prepared as per package directions
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup picante sauce (thick and chunky works best, but you can use whatever you like)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
8 large tortillas (I like the jalepeno and cheddar ones)

Steps:

  • In a skillet, combine the chicken and one package of the taco seasoning and prepare as you would tacos, doubling the amount of water. Add the corn and bring to a boil.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, mayo, cheese, and the other packet of taco seasoning. Mix it up well, then add the rice and the picante sauce.
  • As soon as the liquid in the chicken mixture is absorbed, add it to the bowl WHILE IT IS STILL HOT. Mix it all together, and spoon into tortilla shells and wrap them up.

MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE



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Give rice a new twist with Mexican flavors everyone will love.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix
6 large chicken drumsticks
1 large Beefsteak tomato
1 small Vidalia onion
3 garlic cloves
2 cups long grain uncooked rice
1 can (7 ounces) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 cups of water
Cilantro, chopped (optional)
Lime, wedges (optional)
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Season chicken drumsticks with 1/2 packet of taco seasoning mix.
  • Sear chicken drumsticks on a medium high heat skillet with just a touch of oil. Once chicken is brown all around, set chicken aside.
  • On a food processor or blender, blend tomato, onion, and garlic. Add this into a large skillet, over medium high heat and let it cook for a minute or two.
  • Keep adding the rest of the ingredients to the pan: rice, chiles, corn, peas, and the remainder taco seasoning mix. Stir well and cook for a minute or two. Adjust salt level to taste.
  • Add water and bring to a boil.
  • Place chicken on top of the rice.
  • Cover well, and cook on low for 20-25 minutes until rice has absorbed all of the liquid.
  • Serve with a generous sprinkle of chopped cilantro and a good squeeze of lime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE



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On days I get home late from the hospital, I'm glad this main dish comes together easily in one skillet. Sometimes, I make it ahead in the morning and refrigerate. It's so quick to just sprinkle on the cheese and reheat it for dinner.-Cindy Gage, Blair, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup salsa
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powder, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1/2 to 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the chicken green pepper and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the corn, broth, salsa, salt, chili powder if desired and pepper; bring to a boil., Stir in the rice; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 782mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

EASY MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE



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This is a super-tasty, Mexican-style dinner that everyone loves. I've served it at informal get-togethers, passing the toppings around for a fun presentation. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 tablespoons butter
1-3/4 cups salsa
1 envelope (5.4 ounces) Mexican-style rice and pasta mix
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1 medium tomato, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter. Stir in the salsa, rice mix, olives and lime juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until rice is tender., Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with sour cream, avocado and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617 calories, Fat 32g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 1478mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

BUFFALO OR BARBEQUE CHICKEN AND RICE WRAPS



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Pre-cooked shredded chicken and Uncle Ben's® Ready Rice® Whole Grain Brown combine with basic pantry ingredients that most of us have on hand to create a super quick, easy, and healthy kid-friendly wrap that even the pickiest of eaters will love.

Provided by Uncle Ben's

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     UNCLE BEN'S®

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup UNCLE BEN'S® Ready Rice® Whole Grain Brown
1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast
¼ cup Buffalo-style hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's® Red Hot®)
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded lettuce
4 (8 inch) whole-wheat tortillas
1 cup baby carrots
1 cup celery sticks
1 cup reduced fat ranch dressing, divided

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions.
  • Combine shredded chicken and buffalo sauce in a bowl.
  • Microwave tortillas on microwave-safe plate covered with a damp paper towel on High until warm and pliable, about 20 to 30 seconds.
  • Evenly divide rice among four tortillas and spreading out to within 1/2 inch of the edges. Top rice with chicken mixture. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese over chicken mixture; top with shredded lettuce.
  • Fold in the sides of the tortilla and begin to roll tightly; repeat for each wrap. Cut in half, diagonally. (Or wrap in foil and refrigerate if serving later.)
  • Serve each wrap with baby carrots and celery sticks and about 1/4 cup ranch dressing for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Carbohydrate 62.6 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 20.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 1474.9 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

EASY CHICKEN & RICE WRAPS BY RICE-A-RONI RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by pmhare

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (6.8-ounce) package RICE-A-RONI® Spanish Rice
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
16 ounces salsa**
12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 cup canned black or red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen or canned corn, drained
8 (6-inch) flour tortillas, warmed
Shredded Cheddar cheese and sour cream, (optional)
Or, use 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes or 1 (14-1/2-ounce) can tomatoes, undrained and chopped, if desired.

Steps:

  • 1. In large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté rice-vermicelli mix with margarine until vermicelli is golden brown. 2. Slowly stir in 2 cups water, salsa, chicken and Special Seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender and chicken is no longer pink inside. 3. Stir in beans and corn; let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve in tortillas with cheese and sour cream, if desired. Tip To warm tortillas, wrap them in aluminum foil and bake in a 350°F oven for about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and keep them in the oven until ready to serve.

SLOW COOKER MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE



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Easy, simple, and tastes great!

Provided by mommyyoder

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 3h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups chicken broth
1 ½ cups converted long-grain white rice
½ large white onion, sliced
1 (24 ounce) jar salsa
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 (1 ounce) packet dry taco seasoning mix, divided
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained

Steps:

  • Pour the chicken stock into a slow cooker, and stir in the rice, onion, salsa, green chilies, and half the taco seasoning. Rub the remaining taco seasoning over the chicken breasts, and place into the cooker. Place the lid on the cooker, and set to high setting.
  • Cook until the rice is thickened and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 3 hours. About 20 minutes before serving time, turn the cooker to warm setting. Remove the chicken breasts, and slice them. Stir the chicken and the black beans into the slow cooker. Return lid to cooker, allow the beans to heat, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.9 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Cholesterol 22.8 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 2005.8 mg, Sugar 6 g

MEXICAN CHICKEN & BLACK BEAN WRAPS



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Make the most of leftovers from a roast chicken with these Mexican chicken and black bean wraps, which need just 15 minutes to prep. Ideal for a midweek meal

Provided by Tom Kerridge

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Snack, Supper

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 onion , finely sliced
3 garlic cloves , crushed
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
400g can black beans , drained but not rinsed
about 150g cooked chicken
4 pickled chillies , chopped
3 tomatoes , roughly chopped
small handful coriander leaves , chopped
4 floured tortillas (seeded or wholemeal if you prefer)
100g cheddar , grated
100g plain yogurt
50g chipotle sauce
1 lime , quartered
guacamole (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a frying pan, tip in the onion and fry for 5 mins until golden. Stir in the garlic, cumin, paprika and oregano and cook for 2 mins. Tip in the beans and the chicken and heat through, then stir in the chilli, tomatoes and coriander, season and keep warm.
  • Lay a tortilla in a non-stick pan, sprinkle with cheese and heat until melted. Slide the wrap onto a board, spoon over a quarter of the chicken filling and roll up tightly. Repeat to make three more wraps. Mix the yogurt and chipotle sauce and serve on the side with guacamole and lime wedges for squeezing over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 1.8 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or leftover chicken from a previous meal.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Be sure to use a large skillet or griddle so that the wraps don't overlap and cook evenly.
  • If desired, you can add other vegetables to the wraps, such as bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms.
  • Serve the wraps with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or cheese.

Conclusion:

Mexican chicken and rice wraps are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. They are also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a tasty and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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