Description
Indulgent cream cheese wraps blend Philadelphia cream cheese with fresh herbs and Mediterranean flair. Simple ingredients create elegant appetizers perfect for gatherings and quick snacks you will enjoy sharing with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Meat:
- 3 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
Vegetables and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 15 ounces (425 grams) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Dairy and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6–8 large wraps or tortillas
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups tortilla strips (optional)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, creating a sizzling surface for cooking.
- Introduce chicken and aromatic spices including cumin, chili powder, onion powder, minced garlic, diced jalapeno, and bell pepper. Sauté for approximately 5 minutes until chicken is heated and vegetables become tender.
- Incorporate corn, black beans, sour cream, cream cheese, and fresh lime juice into the skillet. Gently stir and cook until cream cheese transforms into a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Remove skillet from heat and fold in shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and fresh cilantro, allowing the residual warmth to blend flavors.
- Distribute the vibrant southwestern mixture evenly across tortilla wraps, optionally garnishing with crispy tortilla strips for added texture.
- Carefully roll each wrap tightly, ensuring ingredients are securely enclosed, and serve immediately while warm and flavorful.
Notes
- Customize Heat Levels by adjusting the amount of jalapeño or using milder peppers for sensitive palates.
- Meal Prep Friendly as the filling can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for quick assembly later.
- Protein Flexibility allows substituting chicken with turkey, shredded beef, or plant-based alternatives for different dietary needs.
- Low-Carb Option works by serving the mixture over cauliflower rice or using lettuce wraps instead of tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 348
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg