Description
Savory easy cheesy garlic chicken wraps deliver a delightful meal packed with flavor and comfort. Crisp tortillas embrace tender chicken, melted cheese, and zesty garlic for a quick lunch or dinner that satisfies you completely.
Ingredients
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Main Protein and Cheese:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Wrap and Bread Components:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and non-stick cooking.
- Mince the garlic cloves finely, creating a fragrant base for seasoning the chicken with intense flavor.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry using paper towels to ensure optimal seasoning adherence and promote better browning.
- Season the chicken thoroughly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried parsley, massaging the spices into the meat for maximum flavor penetration.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the seasoned chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and developing a crispy exterior.
- Transfer the partially cooked chicken to a cutting board and slice into thin, uniform strips that will distribute evenly in the wraps.
- Warm the flour tortillas briefly in the microwave or on a skillet to increase flexibility and prevent cracking during wrapping.
- Sprinkle a generous mixture of mozzarella and cheddar cheese onto each tortilla, creating a melty foundation for the chicken.
- Distribute the sliced chicken evenly across the cheese-covered tortillas, ensuring balanced flavor in each bite.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the chicken to add a delightful crispy texture to the wrap’s interior.
- Carefully roll the tortillas into tight, compact wraps, tucking in the sides to prevent filling from escaping during baking.
- Place the wrapped chicken rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet to maintain their shape.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and the tortilla edges turn golden and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and let the wraps rest for 2-3 minutes to allow the cheese to set and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Control chicken moisture by patting breasts completely dry before seasoning, ensuring optimal flavor absorption and achieving a perfect golden-brown exterior.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like pepper jack or Swiss for unique flavor profiles that complement the garlic and chicken blend.
- Add extra crunch by mixing panko breadcrumbs with regular breadcrumbs, creating a more textured and interesting wrap interior.
- Make this recipe gluten-free by substituting flour tortillas with large lettuce leaves or gluten-free wraps, maintaining the dish’s delicious essence while accommodating dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 532
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 811 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 96 mg