Description
These Cozy Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps are the ultimate weeknight dinner solution, ready in just 25 minutes. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a rich, garlicky butter sauce and melted cheese, then wrapped in warm tortillas for the perfect comfort food meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- Optional for serving: sour cream, ranch dressing, or your favorite dipping sauce
Instructions
- Season and Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a clean plate.
- Create the Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low. Melt the butter, then add the minced garlic. Cook for just 60-90 seconds until fragrant—be careful not to burn it! This fragrant garlic butter is the soul of the dish.
- Combine and Melt: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the garlic butter. Toss to coat every piece. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheese over the chicken. Let it sit for a minute without stirring to allow the cheese to begin melting, then gently stir everything together until the chicken is gloriously coated in a cheesy, garlicky sauce. Stir in the fresh parsley.
- Assemble the Wraps: Warm the tortillas for a few seconds in the microwave or a dry skillet to make them pliable. Spoon a generous amount of the cheesy garlic chicken mixture onto the lower third of each tortilla. Fold the bottom edge up over the filling, then fold in the sides, and roll tightly into a wrap.
- Optional Crispy Finish: For an extra delicious touch, you can lightly grill the assembled wraps in a panini press or a clean skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side, until the tortilla is golden and crisp.
Notes
Smart Substitutions: Chicken: Use pre-cooked shredded rotisserie chicken to cut down on time. Cheese: A pre-shredded Italian cheese blend works wonderfully. Tortillas: For a low-carb option, use large lettuce leaves or gluten-free tortillas. Storage: Store leftover wraps or filling in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The filling freezes well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 145mg