Description
These Cozy Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps are a delicious and comforting meal featuring tender, spice-seasoned chicken bathed in a creamy garlic cheese sauce, all wrapped in warm flour tortillas. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy lunch, these wraps combine savory flavors with a gooey, cheesy texture that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Creamy Cheese Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream
- ½ cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Wraps
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Dice chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes and toss them in paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to evenly coat the meat with flavor.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn.
- Make Roux: Sprinkle the flour over the butter and garlic, stirring constantly to cook the flour for 1 minute, ensuring no raw flour taste remains.
- Add Dairy: Gradually whisk in the milk or heavy cream, continuing to stir until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Melt Cheeses: Add cream cheese and shredded mozzarella to the sauce. Stir continuously until both cheeses melt smoothly into the sauce.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss it well with the cheesy garlic sauce to coat evenly.
- Assemble Wraps: Spoon the creamy chicken mixture evenly onto each flour tortilla. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley if using, then roll each tortilla tightly to enclose the filling.
- Grill Wraps: Heat a clean skillet over medium heat. Place the wraps seam-side down and grill until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Serve: Remove from skillet, slice each wrap in half if desired, and serve warm for a cozy, cheesy meal.
Notes
- You can substitute the flour tortillas with whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas to suit dietary preferences.
- For a richer sauce, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- To add extra flavor, sprinkle some red pepper flakes into the cheese sauce for a mild kick.
- Make sure not to overcook the chicken to keep it tender and juicy.
- Optional fresh parsley adds a bright, fresh touch to the flavor and presentation.
