Description
Experience the ultimate flavor explosion! Tender diced chicken meets a fragrant, velvety garlic-butter sauté, sealed inside a melted mozzarella wrap.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Season the diced chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until fully browned and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Step 2: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet and melt. Once melted, add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Step 3: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the softened cream cheese until it melts and coats the chicken. Remove the skillet from the heat, then sprinkle in the shredded mozzarella cheese, stirring quickly until the mixture is thick and very cheesy.
- Step 4: Lay a large tortilla flat. Scoop approximately 1/3 cup of the cheesy garlic chicken mixture into the center. Fold the sides in, then tightly roll the tortilla away from you to create a sealed wrap. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
- Step 5: Lightly brush a separate large pan or grill pan with olive oil and heat over medium heat. Place the sealed wraps seam-side down and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is thoroughly melted.
Notes
- To keep your wraps fresh for later, store the cheesy chicken filling separately in an airtight container for up to 3 days, and only assemble and crisp the wraps right before serving.
- If you are reheating a cooled wrap, skip the microwave and instead crisp it up in an air fryer or toaster oven at 350°F (175°C) for a few minutes to ensure the tortilla remains golden and crunchy.
- For an elevated dining experience, serve these savory wraps alongside a cooling dip like sour cream or a vibrant, tangy pico de gallo to cut through the richness of the cheese and garlic.
- Chef's Tip: When sautéing the minced garlic, make sure the butter is fully melted and watch the clock; 60 seconds is enough time to activate the flavor without burning it, which would introduce a harsh, bitter note to the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large wrap (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 595
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Protein: 4g