Description
Sizzling cheesy garlic chicken wraps deliver a flavor explosion straight from Mediterranean kitchens. Crisp tortillas packed with tender chicken, melted cheese, and zesty garlic create a quick, irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Filling:
- 2 cups (480 ml) cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie or grilled)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) smoked paprika (optional)
Wrap Assembly:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) shredded Parmesan cheese
Optional Dipping Sauces:
- Ranch dressing
- Marinara sauce
- Garlic aioli
Instructions
- Create a flavor base by sautéing minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 30 seconds, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
- Incorporate shredded chicken into the skillet, seasoning with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Warm the mixture thoroughly for 2 minutes.
- Lower the heat and blend softened cream cheese into the chicken, stirring continuously until completely melted and integrated.
- Introduce mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, stirring until the mixture becomes creamy and uniformly combined. Remove from heat.
- Fold in fresh parsley and adjust seasonings to taste.
- Arrange flour tortillas on a clean surface and distribute the cheesy chicken mixture evenly across the center of each wrap.
- Carefully fold tortilla sides inward, then roll tightly to completely encase the filling.
- Prepare a garlic butter topping by mixing melted butter with garlic powder in a small bowl.
- Heat a skillet to medium temperature and brush the exterior of each wrap with the garlic butter mixture, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Position wraps seam-side down in the hot skillet, cooking 2-3 minutes per side until achieving a golden, crispy exterior and ensuring internal cheese melts.
- Allow wraps to rest for 1-2 minutes after cooking, then slice diagonally and serve warm alongside preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
- Customize Spice Levels Adjust the garlic powder, salt, and paprika to match your personal heat preference, allowing for a milder or more intense flavor profile.
- Protein Flexibility Easily swap shredded chicken with pulled pork, turkey, or plant-based alternatives like jackfruit for diverse dietary needs.
- Cheese Substitution Experiment with different cheese combinations like pepper jack, Swiss, or dairy-free options to accommodate various taste preferences and dietary restrictions.
- Prep Ahead Strategy Prepare the cheesy chicken filling in advance and store in the refrigerator for quick assembly, making weeknight meals faster and more convenient.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg