Description
This comforting dish features tender chicken wrapped in soft flour tortillas and baked with a rich, creamy cheese sauce. It’s easy to make, family-friendly, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the shredded cheese until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and mix in sour cream.
- Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
- Place a portion of the chicken in the center of each tortilla and spoon some cheese sauce over it. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour the remaining cheese sauce over the wrapped tortillas.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, until heated through and bubbly.
Notes
- Use a mix of cheeses for more flavor variety.
- Add chili powder or paprika to the sauce for a spicy kick.
- Include cooked vegetables like bell peppers or onions for added texture.
- Cover with foil when baking to keep tortillas from drying out.
- Can be assembled ahead and stored in the fridge until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla wrap
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
