Description
These Easy Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps combine juicy seasoned chicken with a garlicky cheese sauce and creamy spread, all wrapped in a toasted tortilla. The perfect balance of flavors and textures makes this 30-minute meal an absolute family favorite that’s as good for weeknight dinners as it is for packed lunches!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 3 medium breasts)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (plus extra for garnish)
- Optional: shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, pickled jalapeños
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat from chicken breasts. Rub with olive oil, then season evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove to a cutting board, tent with foil, and rest for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, stirring constantly until completely melted and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 10 seconds until pliable.
- Spread 2 tablespoons of the creamy garlic sauce down the center of each tortilla.
- Slice rested chicken into ½-inch strips and divide evenly among tortillas.
- Spoon the cheesy garlic butter sauce over the chicken.
- Add optional toppings if desired.
- Fold the sides of each tortilla in, then roll from bottom to top to create a secure wrap.
- Optional: Return assembled wraps to the skillet and toast for 1 minute per side until golden and crisp.
- Slice each wrap diagonally and garnish with additional fresh parsley.
Notes
- For the best melty cheese sauce, grate your own cheese from a block rather than using pre-shredded, which contains anti-caking agents.
- Don’t skip the resting time for the chicken—it ensures the meat stays juicy when sliced.
- Warming the tortillas before filling is crucial—cold tortillas will crack when rolled.
- These wraps can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours—the flavors actually develop and improve over time!
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for the mayonnaise and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American/Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 695
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1120mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
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