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Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps

Crispy golden wraps filled with juicy seasoned chicken, melted cheese, and vegetables, brushed with garlic butter for the ultimate weeknight comfort food.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 wraps
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Fusion
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 adjust to taste
  • 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 at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons fresh chives finely chopped
  • 6 large flour tortillas 10-inch burrito size
  • 1.5 tablespoons butter melted
  • 0.75 teaspoon roasted garlic powder
  • olive oil cooking spray

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Season chicken strips with salt and pepper, place in single layer, and cook undisturbed for 3 minutes. Flip and cook another 2 to 3 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to plate and tent with foil.
  2. In the same pan, add sliced onions and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Sprinkle in Mediterranean herb blend, paprika, and chili flakes, stirring to coat.
  3. Add bell peppers and cook for 3 minutes until slightly softened. Return chicken to pan and toss to combine for 1 minute. Fold in spinach and stir just until wilted, about 45 seconds. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  4. In medium bowl, combine mozzarella and cheddar. Measure out about 1⅓ cups of this mixture and blend with cream cheese and sour cream until well incorporated. Fold in chives. Reserve remaining ⅔ cup cheese for sprinkling inside wraps.
  5. Whisk together melted butter and garlic powder in small bowl. Warm each tortilla for 10 seconds in microwave. Brush one side of each tortilla with garlic butter mixture, then flip so buttered side faces down.
  6. Spread 2 tablespoons creamy cheese mixture in center of each tortilla, leaving 2-inch border. Top with about ⅔ cup chicken-vegetable mixture (one-sixth of total filling). Sprinkle 1 to 2 tablespoons reserved dry cheese over filling. Fold bottom edge up over filling, fold in both sides, and roll upward to create secure package. Set aside seam-side down.
  7. Heat clean, dry skillet over medium heat. Working in batches of 2 to 3 wraps, place wraps seam-side down and cook 2 to 3 minutes until golden-brown. Carefully flip and cook another 2 minutes until crispy and cheese is melted. For extra gooey interior, cover pan with lid during last minute. Slice diagonally and serve immediately.

Notes

Allow chicken mixture to cool for 5 minutes before assembling to prevent soggy wraps. Grate your own cheese for best melting results. Use 10-inch burrito-size tortillas for easiest folding. Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in dry skillet to restore crispiness.