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Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps sliced diagonally on a white plate showing melted cheese and seasoned chicken filling

Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps

Juicy seasoned chicken, gooey melted cheese, and a bold garlic punch wrapped in a crispy garlic-buttered tortilla. Ready in 33 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 6 wraps
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast sliced into thin strips
  • 5 garlic cloves freshly minced
  • 1 tsp Mediterranean herb blend
  • 0.5 tsp 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 freshly grated recommended
  • 0.5 cup sharp cheddar freshly grated
  • 3 tbsp cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 2 tsp fresh chives finely chopped
  • 6 large flour tortillas 10-inch size
  • 1.5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 0.75 tsp 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 and lay flat in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 3 minutes, flip, and cook another 2 to 3 minutes until cooked through with no pink center. Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
  2. In the same pan, cook sliced onions for 2 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add herb blend, paprika, and chili flakes. Add bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes. Return chicken to the pan and toss for 1 minute. Fold in spinach and stir until wilted, about 45 seconds. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes before assembling.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine mozzarella and cheddar. Take two-thirds of the cheese mixture and blend with softened cream cheese, sour cream, and chives until smooth. Set the remaining one-third of dry shredded cheese aside.
  4. Whisk melted butter and garlic powder together in a small bowl. Brush one side of each tortilla with the garlic butter. Flip tortillas buttered-side down on your work surface. Warm stiff tortillas for 10 seconds in the microwave first if needed.
  5. Spread 2 tablespoons of creamy cheese blend in the center of each tortilla, leaving a 2-inch border. Add one-sixth of the cooled chicken mixture. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of reserved dry cheese on top. Fold the bottom up, fold in both sides, and roll upward firmly. Press to seal and set aside seam-side down.
  6. Heat a clean dry skillet over medium heat. Cook wraps seam-side down in batches for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook another 2 minutes until crispy and cheese is melted. Cover with a lid during the last minute for extra melt. Slice diagonally and serve immediately.

Notes

Let the filling cool 5 minutes before assembling to prevent soggy wraps. Grate your own cheese for the creamiest result. Do not overfill - about 3/4 cup total per 10-inch tortilla. Reheat leftovers in a dry skillet over medium-low heat to restore the crispy exterior. Freeze assembled untoasted wraps for up to 3 months.