Description
Golden-seared chicken, smoky seasoning, and a rich, velvety homemade garlic cheese sauce all wrapped in a crispy toasted tortilla. These wraps are gooey, comforting, and perfect for quick weeknight dinners or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic minced
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
4 large flour tortillas
Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. In a bowl, toss chicken with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for at least 20 minutes.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Set aside and slice.
3. In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
4. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly add milk, whisking constantly until smooth.
5. Stir in shredded cheddar until melted and smooth. Season with black pepper.
6. Lay out tortillas. Add chicken and spoon over garlic cheese sauce. Roll tightly into wraps.
7. Heat a dry skillet over medium. Toast each wrap seam-side down, pressing gently, 2 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
8. Let rest 2–3 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
Use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor—avoid jarred garlic.
Don’t skip toasting the wrap—it locks in everything and creates the perfect texture.
Leftovers reheat best in a skillet to keep the tortilla crisp.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Wraps
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: chicken wraps, cheesy garlic wrap, easy weeknight dinner