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Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps Recipe

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Chicken, Wrap
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 wraps

Ingredients

For the Chicken Mixture:

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1½ pounds chicken breast sliced into thin strips
  • 5 garlic cloves freshly minced
  • 1 teaspoon Mediterranean herb blend
  • ½ teaspoon smoky paprika
  • A pinch of chili flakes customize to spice tolerance
  • 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

For the Cheese Blend:

  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
  • ½ cup sharp cheddar freshly grated
  • 3 tablespoons cream cheese room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons tangy sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons fresh chives finely chopped

For Wrap Assembly:

  • 6 large flour tortillas
  • 1½ tablespoons melted butter
  • ¾ teaspoon roasted garlic powder
  • Olive oil cooking spray

Instructions

Season and Cook the Chicken:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil until shimmering.
  • Toss chicken strips with salt and pepper.
  • Cook chicken in a single layer for 3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil.

Create the Aromatic Vegetable Base:

  • In the same skillet, cook onions for 2 minutes until translucent.
  • Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Stir in Mediterranean herb blend, paprika, and chili flakes.
  • Add bell peppers and cook for 3 minutes until slightly soft.
  • Return chicken to the skillet, toss to combine, and fold in spinach until wilted (about 45 seconds). Remove from heat.

Prepare the Cheese Blend:

  • Mix mozzarella and cheddar in a bowl. Combine ⅔ of this with cream cheese and sour cream.
  • Fold in chives, reserving some for garnish. Set aside remaining dry cheese for sprinkling.

Prepare the Garlic-Butter Tortillas:

  • Mix melted butter with roasted garlic powder.
  • Brush one side of each tortilla with the butter mixture and place buttered side down.
  • Spread 2 tablespoons of creamy cheese mixture in the center of each tortilla, leaving a 2-inch border.
  • Add ⅙ of the chicken-vegetable mixture and sprinkle with a tablespoon of reserved dry cheese.
  • Fold the bottom edge up, fold in sides, and roll tightly to seal, keeping the buttered side out.
  • Set aside seam-side down.

Cook the Wraps:

  • Heat a clean, dry skillet over medium heat.
  • Place wraps seam-side down and cook for 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
  • Flip and cook for another 2 minutes until crispy and cheese is melted. Cover with a lid for the last minute if desired.
  • Slice diagonally and serve immediately.

Notes

Notes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Servings: 6 wraps
Calories: Approximately 450 per serving
Nutrition (per serving): 18g fat, 7g saturated fat, 90mg cholesterol, 800mg sodium, 40g carbohydrates, 3g fiber, 3g sugar, 35g protein