Tender Chicken Wrapped in Tortillas with Creamy Cheese Sauce 🌯🧀🍗✨
This cozy dish combines juicy chicken, soft tortillas, and a luscious cheese sauce baked to perfection. It’s hearty, comforting, and perfect for family dinners or weeknight cravings.
Ingredients 🛒
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley or jalapeños
Instructions 👩🍳
- Prepare sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter. Add garlic and flour, whisking until smooth. Slowly add cream, stirring until thickened. Mix in cheddar, mozzarella, paprika, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Fill tortillas: Place chicken in each tortilla. Spoon a little cheese sauce inside, then roll tightly.
- Assemble: Place rolled tortillas seam-side down in a greased baking dish. Pour remaining cheese sauce over the top.
- Bake: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley or jalapeños. Enjoy hot.
Tips
- Extra indulgence: Add cooked bacon bits or sautéed mushrooms to the filling.
- Variation: Swap chicken for turkey or pulled beef.
- Serving idea: Pair with a fresh salad or Mexican-style rice.
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 20–25 minutes
- Kcal: ~350 per wrap
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Tender Chicken Tortilla Bake—creamy, cheesy, and melt-in-your-mouth comfort 🌯🧀🍗✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you add jalapeños for a spicy kick?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next cozy dinner.” • “Tag a friend who loves cheesy wraps.” • “Golden tortillas, creamy sauce, pure comfort.”