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Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps

Tender chunks of seasoned chicken smothered in a rich, gooey homemade garlic cheese sauce, wrapped tightly in a large flour tortilla and toasted until golden and crispy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasoning
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Garlic Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 2 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese freshly grated
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
Assembly
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 4 large burrito-sized flour tortillas

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, toss the diced chicken breast with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 6-8 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Remove from the pan.
  3. Lower heat to medium-low. In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and whisk in the softened cream cheese until smooth and simmering.
  5. Remove skillet from heat. Gradually stir in grated mozzarella and Parmesan until completely melted into a smooth cheese sauce.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, stirring to coat completely in the cheese sauce. Stir in chopped parsley.
  7. Warm the tortillas. Spoon the cheesy chicken mixture into the center of each, fold the sides in, and roll tightly.
  8. Toast the wraps seam-side down in a clean skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Serve hot.

Notes

Always grate your own mozzarella and Parmesan from a block. Pre-shredded bagged cheese contains anti-caking agents that will make the sauce grainy instead of smooth.