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Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps

Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps

Restaurant-quality wraps featuring juicy seasoned chicken, gooey three-cheese blend, and crispy garlic butter tortillas. Ready in just 33 minutes for the ultimate weeknight comfort food.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 6 wraps
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1.5 pounds chicken breast sliced into thin strips
  • 5 cloves garlic freshly minced
  • 1 teaspoon Mediterranean herb blend
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoky paprika
  • 1 pinch chili flakes
  • sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1 sweet onion thinly sliced into half-moons
  • 1 red bell pepper julienned
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 0.5 cup sharp cheddar freshly grated
  • 3 tablespoons cream cheese room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons fresh chives finely chopped
  • 6 large flour tortillas
  • 1.5 tablespoons melted butter
  • 0.75 teaspoon roasted garlic powder
  • olive oil cooking spray

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • medium bowl
  • Small bowl for garlic butter
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil until shimmering. Toss chicken strips with salt and pepper. Place seasoned chicken in hot pan in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook undisturbed for 3 minutes to develop golden crust, then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until just cooked through. Transfer to plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
  2. In same pan, add sliced onions and cook for 2 minutes until softened and translucent. Add minced garlic and saute for 30 seconds until fragrant. Sprinkle in Mediterranean herb blend, smoky paprika, and chili flakes, stirring to coat and toast spices. Add bell peppers and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened but crisp. Return chicken to pan and toss everything together for 1 minute. Gently fold in fresh spinach, stirring just until wilted (about 45 seconds). Remove from heat.
  3. In medium bowl, combine mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Take 2/3 of mixture and blend with cream cheese and sour cream until well incorporated. Fold in fresh chives. Reserve remaining dry cheese for sprinkling inside wraps.
  4. Whisk together melted butter and roasted garlic powder in small bowl. Lay tortillas flat on work surface and brush one side of each with aromatic mixture. Flip tortillas so buttered side faces down (this becomes the crispy exterior).
  5. Working with one tortilla at a time, spread about 2 tablespoons creamy cheese mixture in center, leaving 2-inch border around edges. Top with 1/6 of chicken-vegetable mixture, distributing evenly. Sprinkle generous tablespoon of reserved dry cheese over filling. Fold bottom edge up over filling, fold in both sides, and continue rolling upward to create secure package. Press gently to seal, then set aside seam-side down.
  6. Heat clean, dry skillet over medium heat. Place assembled wraps seam-side down in pan, working in batches to avoid crowding. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bottom develops golden-brown crust, then carefully flip. Cook for another 2 minutes on second side until crispy and cheese inside has melted. For even more melty interior, cover pan with lid during last minute of cooking.
  7. Slice diagonally and serve immediately.

Notes

Prevent soggy wraps by allowing chicken and vegetable mixture to cool for 5 minutes before assembling. Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that affect melting. Grate your own cheese for creamiest filling. Briefly warm tortillas for 10 seconds in microwave before assembling for easier folding. Deglaze pan after cooking chicken with 2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth for deeper flavor. Use 1/3 cup measuring cup to portion filling evenly for consistent cooking.
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