Description
Cheesy garlic chicken wraps combine tender meat, melted cheese, and zesty seasonings in a quick lunch option. Crisp tortillas and fresh ingredients make this simple recipe a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Cooking and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet to medium heat and drizzle with olive oil, preparing for chicken preparation.
- Generously coat chicken pieces with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, ensuring complete seasoning coverage.
- Sauté chicken for 5-7 minutes, rotating occasionally to achieve an even golden-brown exterior and ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Combine melted butter with finely minced garlic in a small mixing bowl, creating a fragrant garlic infusion.
- Arrange tortillas on a clean work surface and distribute mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly across each wrap’s center.
- Carefully place hot, cooked chicken directly onto the cheese layer of each tortilla.
- Tightly roll each tortilla, folding in sides to create secure, compact wraps.
- Generously brush exterior of each wrap with prepared garlic butter mixture.
- Return skillet to medium heat and grill wrapped tortillas for 2-3 minutes per side, rotating to achieve a crispy, golden-brown exterior.
- Remove from heat, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve immediately while warm and crisp.
Notes
- Make sure chicken is fully cooked by checking internal temperature reaches 165°F for food safety.
- Use high-quality cheese like fresh mozzarella and sharp cheddar for more intense flavor profiles.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure better browning and crispy exterior during cooking.
- For gluten-free version, swap wheat tortillas with large lettuce leaves or gluten-free wraps.
- Add extra protein by including sliced turkey or ham alongside chicken for more substantial meal.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like pepper jack or swiss for unique taste variations.
- Prepare garlic butter ahead of time and refrigerate to develop deeper garlic infusion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg