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This gooey garlic chicken wrap turns basic stuff you've got at home into a fast dinner that's bursting with taste. Mix seasoned chicken, melty cheese, and tangy garlic sauce for a fancy-feeling meal you can whip up super quick.
I came up with this when my teens needed something filling after practice that they could eat while moving around. These days they ask for these wraps before their games as what they call their "power food."
What You Need
- Chicken breasts: Give you good protein and soak up flavors well. Try to get organic when you can
- Olive oil: Makes seasonings stick to chicken and keeps it juicy
- Garlic powder: Adds rich smell without burning like fresh garlic might
- Onion powder: Brings mild sweetness without chunks of raw onion
- Paprika: Makes everything look pretty and adds light smokiness. Pick sweet or smoky depending what you like
- Cheddar cheese: Gives that bold taste that works well with the chicken and spices
- Mozzarella cheese: Creates those long cheese strings when it melts
- Flour tortillas: Keep everything wrapped up nice. Get the big burrito size for easier folding
- Creamy garlic sauce: Pulls all tastes together. Store stuff works but homemade takes it up a notch
- Fresh parsley: Makes rich flavors pop and looks pretty too
How To Make It
- Season the Chicken:
- Mix your cut-up chicken with olive oil and all the spices in a bowl. Make sure every piece gets covered. Cutting it small means it cooks fast and more spice sticks to it. Let it sit about 5 minutes to soak up flavors while you get other stuff ready.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Get your pan hot enough that you can feel heat when you put your hand above it. Drop in the spiced chicken without crowding the pan. Let it get brown before you stir it around. Chicken's done at 165°F with no pink parts inside. The small pieces should cook in exactly 6 minutes if your heat's right.
- Put Together the Wraps:
- Lay out your tortillas on the counter. Spread garlic sauce in a thin layer almost to the edges. This makes things tasty and helps stuff stick together. Share chicken evenly between tortillas, then mix both cheeses together and sprinkle over the chicken so it all melts nice.
- Get It Crispy:
- Fold in the sides of each tortilla, then roll from bottom up, keeping it tight as you go. Put it back in the warm pan with the seam down first to seal it shut. Push down gently with a spatula so it touches the pan evenly. The cheese starts melting from the leftover heat, and the tortilla gets golden spots in about 2 minutes per side.
- Eat Up:
- Cut across at an angle with a sharp knife to make it look fancy. The crunchy outside and melty cheese inside give you the perfect mix of textures in every bite.
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That creamy garlic sauce is really the magic touch in this dish. I found out how important it was by accident when I ran out of my regular dressing and had to make something up. My husband said it was the best I'd ever made, so now I always keep some in the fridge just for these wraps.
Prep In Advance
You can put these wraps together completely and keep them in the fridge up to 2 days before the final cooking part. Just wrap each one in parchment paper, then stick them in a sealed container. When you want to eat them, cook in a pan as mentioned or for a hands-off approach, bake them at 375°F for 10 minutes until they're crispy and hot throughout.
Switch It Up
Change these wraps by playing with different flavors. For a Tex-Mex feel, toss in a teaspoon of cumin and chili powder with the chicken spices and add some black beans and corn. For a Greek twist, use feta instead of cheddar and throw in some diced cucumbers and olives. This basic idea works with tons of different ingredients.
What To Eat With It
These wraps fill you up on their own, but they go great with easy sides too. A simple green salad with lemon and olive oil balances things out nicely. If you're extra hungry, try some sweet potato fries or a small cup of tomato soup for dipping. When you've got friends over, cut them smaller and put them on a big plate as heavy snacks.
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Common Questions
- → How can I make chicken juicy for wraps?
Brush the chicken with olive oil and add your favorite spices before cooking. Don't leave it on the heat too long or it'll dry out.
- → Can I use a different type of cheese?
Sure thing. Try something that melts well like Monterey Jack or Gouda. Want a kick? Go for pepper jack to add some heat.
- → What's the best way to fold a wrap?
Put your stuff in the middle. Fold in both sides first. Then roll it up tightly from bottom to top so nothing falls out.
- → Can I make these wraps ahead of time?
You can cook the chicken early and keep it in your fridge. But wait to put everything together and cook the wraps until you're ready to eat them. They taste way better fresh.
- → What can I serve with the wraps?
They go great with a side salad, some crispy fries, or a warm bowl of soup to make a full meal.