Mexican Chicken Wraps

This recipe is one of the first things I learned to cook and it's been somewhat of a staple over the years. I do several versions of wraps depending on the season and my mood. The reality is that I love wraps with lettuce and tons of fresh veggies (chicken with greek salad or caesar salad, etc.), but my kids don't. The Mexican version, however, is pretty full of what they love (cheese, beans, meat). Lucas will not eat the onions and doesn't love the peppers, but they are easy enough to pick out. Jacob is more adventurous and he will eat them as is. He even loves the additions of sour cream and avocado. Both kids like when I wrap their meals up 'burrito-style' with aluminum foil they can peel off as they eat.

Mexican Chicken Wraps

Timing - 20 minutes

Ingredients
1.5 T olive oil
1.5 lbs chicken tenders or boneless skinless breasts, cut in to bite size pieces (about 1 inch cubes)
1 T chili powder, divided
1.5 t cumin
1.5 t salt1 red pepper, sliced into 2 inch strips
1/2 of a small red onion, sliced thinly
1 can black beans drained and rinsed
Whole wheat tortillas
Toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced avocado, chopped jalapeno, chopped cilantro (obviously only add what your kids like to their wrap)

How To Make
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the olive oil and heat further until it's quite hot. Add the chicken in a single layer and sprinkle with half of the chili powder, cumin, salt and a little pepper. Cook the chicken, stirring once in a while, until it starts to brown, about 3 minutes. Turn down the heat to medium-low.

Add the peppers and onions and sprinkle with the remaining spices. Cook the chicken and vegetables, stirring, until the chicken is almost cooked through, about another 4-5 minutes. Add the black beans and cook, stirring, until the beans are warmed through.

Meanwhile, heat the tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Top with the chicken and vegetable mix and toppings of your choice. Wrap either taco or burrito style.

Serves 4-6