Tender Chicken Tortilla Wraps (Print Version)

Juicy chicken strips with melted cheddar and Monterey Jack in soft tortillas, drizzled with creamy cheese sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into thin strips

→ Fats and Oils

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter

→ Spices and Seasonings

04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp onion powder
06 - 1 tsp paprika
07 - ½ tsp salt
08 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper

→ Dairy

09 - ¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
10 - ¾ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
11 - 1 cup whole milk

→ Baking and Grains

12 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
13 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

→ Fresh Herbs

14 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken strips evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
02 - Lay the flour tortillas flat on a clean surface. Evenly distribute the warm cooked chicken strips over each tortilla. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the chicken to ensure melting and binding.
03 - Fold the sides of each tortilla over the filling, then roll tightly from one end to the other to secure the contents. Place wraps seam-side down on a plate or tray to maintain shape.
04 - In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about one minute until golden and fragrant. Gradually whisk in whole milk, stirring continuously until sauce thickens, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in shredded cheeses until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
05 - Place wraps on serving plates and generously drizzle with warm cheese sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for color and freshness. Serve immediately.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Toast spices briefly before cooking chicken to enhance their flavor.
02 - Rest cooked chicken a few minutes before assembling to retain juiciness.
03 - Prepare cheese sauce fresh for best texture when serving.

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