Description
Indulge in the rich flavor of Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps—tender chicken, melted cheese, and savory garlic wrapped to perfection!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Garlic Herb Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
For the Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
For Assembly:
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
For the Herb Cream Sauce:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preparing the Chicken:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together minced garlic, olive oil, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Massage the marinade into the chicken breasts after adding them. Marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator for more robust flavor.
- A big skillet should be heated at medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook 6-7 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. After taking off the heat and resting for five minutes, cut into thin strips.
2. Preparing the Cheese Mixture:
- Combine shredded cheddar, mozzarella, softened cream cheese, parsley, and chives in a bowl. This is your perfect creamy, flavorful base for your cheesy garlic chicken wraps.
3. Preparing the Herb Cream Sauce:
- Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic, fresh dill, and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. This sauce adds a tangy, herbaceous element that takes these cheesy garlic chicken wraps to restaurant quality.
4. Assembly Process:
- Warm tortillas for a few seconds in a dry skillet or microwave to make rolling easier.
- Spread a generous amount of the herb cream sauce on each tortilla. Add a handful of fresh spinach, sliced chicken, bell peppers, red onion, and sun-dried tomatoes if using.
- Split the cheese mixture among the tortillas, ensuring each cheesy garlic chicken wrap gets a decent helping of that melty goodness.
- Fold the sides of each tortilla in and roll tightly from bottom to top, ensuring all ingredients are sealed inside firmly.
5. Final Cooking:
- Brush outside of each wrap with melted butter. Heat a clean skillet over medium heat and add wraps seam-side down. Cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Let the cheesy garlic chicken wraps rest for 2 minutes before cutting diagonally using a sharp knife. This will prevent the filling from escaping.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: High Protein