Description
These Savory Chicken Wraps with Garlic Cream Sauce offer a delicious and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner. Tender chicken strips seasoned with smoked paprika are cooked to perfection and wrapped in whole wheat tortillas, then drizzled with a rich and creamy garlic sauce, finished with melted cheese and fresh parsley. This recipe combines simple ingredients to create a flavorful and comforting dish that’s easy to assemble and enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
Garlic Cream Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup chicken broth
Wrap Ingredients
- 4 whole wheat wraps or tortillas
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken strips seasoned with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare Garlic Cream Sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let the mixture simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly to a creamy consistency.
- Assemble Wraps: Warm the whole wheat wraps briefly in a dry pan or microwave to make them pliable. Place the cooked chicken strips in the center of each wrap. Drizzle generously with the garlic cream sauce, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella or Parmesan cheese and a little freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve: Fold the wraps tightly, tucking in the sides as you roll. Serve immediately while warm, optionally accompanied by a fresh salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce, though it will be less rich.
- Fresh parsley adds a nice touch of color and freshness but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier texture.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free wraps or lettuce leaves as wraps.
- To add extra flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice to the sauce before assembling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and assembling wraps
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: chicken wraps, garlic cream sauce, savory wraps, easy chicken recipe, whole wheat wraps, creamy chicken wraps
