Description
Fast and forgiving cheesy garlic chicken wraps, perfect for weeknight dinners that feel special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced (about ½ inch strips)
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4–6 large flour tortillas
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Optional add-ins: chopped spinach, sliced bell peppers, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prep first. Mince garlic, shred cheeses if needed, and slice chicken into thin ½-inch strips so it cooks fast and evenly. Season the chicken lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat the pan. Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter foams.
- Cook the chicken. Add the chicken strips in a single layer. Let them sear without moving for 2–3 minutes, then flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C). Remove chicken to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
- Make the garlic butter. Lower the heat to medium. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the same pan. When melted, add the minced garlic and sauté 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly golden — be careful not to burn it.
- Combine chicken and sauce. Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the garlic butter. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Warm the tortillas. Heat tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or microwave a few seconds to make them pliable and prevent cracking.
- Assemble wraps. Divide the chicken mixture evenly among tortillas. Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar over the chicken. Add any optional fillings like spinach or peppers. Fold the sides and roll tightly.
- Melt the cheese and crisp the wrap. Return a clean skillet to medium heat. Place wraps seam-side down and cook 1–2 minutes per side until the tortilla is golden and the cheese melts. Press gently with a spatula for even contact. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
Use rotisserie or leftover chicken to save time. Swap flour tortillas for large whole-wheat or gluten-free wraps as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, wraps, garlic, cheesy, quick dinner