Description
Savory cheesy garlic chicken wraps blend Mediterranean flavors with comfort food simplicity. Crisp tortillas cradle tender chicken, melted cheese, and zesty garlic, promising a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins and Cheese:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
Wrap and Base Ingredients:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh chives (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, preparing a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal chicken roasting and easy cleanup.
- Mince the garlic cloves finely, creating an aromatic base for seasoning the chicken with intense flavor profiles.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then generously season with salt, black pepper, and dried parsley, ensuring even coating.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, searing chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and developing a crisp exterior.
- Transfer seared chicken to the prepared baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While chicken cooks, finely chop fresh chives and set aside for garnishing.
- Remove chicken from oven and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin, uniform strips.
- Warm flour tortillas briefly in a clean skillet or microwave to enhance flexibility.
- Spread a thin layer of sour cream on each tortilla, creating a creamy base for the wrap.
- Distribute sliced chicken evenly across tortillas, then generously sprinkle both cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
- Scatter minced garlic and chives over the cheese for an extra burst of flavor.
- Carefully roll tortillas into tight wraps, tucking in sides to prevent filling from falling out.
- Return wraps to skillet, seam-side down, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until cheese melts and tortilla turns golden and crispy.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm and cheese is perfectly melted.
Notes
- Optimize chicken moisture by brining in saltwater solution for 30 minutes before cooking, ensuring juicier meat with enhanced flavor absorption.
- Swap flour tortillas with gluten-free alternatives like cassava or coconut wraps for celiac or low-carb dietary needs.
- Reduce cheese content and use part-skim varieties to create a lighter, healthier version of the wrap without compromising taste.
- Elevate vegetarian options by replacing chicken with grilled portobello mushrooms or seasoned tofu, maintaining similar protein and texture profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg