Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps (Printable)
Warm tortillas filled with garlic-scented chicken, melted cheddar, tomato and lettuce—ready in 30 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced
02 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1 teaspoon paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Wraps and Fillings
07 - 4 large flour tortillas
08 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
09 - 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
10 - 1 medium tomato, diced
11 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Sauce
12 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
13 - 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt (optional)
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
15 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until aromatic but not browned.
02 - Add the shredded chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle paprika, salt, and black pepper over the chicken. Cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes until heated through and coated evenly with the garlic.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt if using, chopped parsley, and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth. Set aside.
04 - Warm flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 15 to 30 seconds each until softened and pliable.
05 - Lay tortillas flat. Place equal portions of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla. Top with cheddar cheese, romaine lettuce, diced tomato, and red onion.
06 - Drizzle each filled tortilla with the prepared sauce.
07 - Fold in the sides and roll each tortilla tightly to enclose the fillings.
08 - Place assembled wraps seam-side down in a skillet or panini press. Heat for 2 to 3 minutes until crisped and cheese is melted.
09 - Cut each wrap in half and serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Your secret weapon for a satisfying meal when you&aposve only got half an hour and a hungry crowd.
- Melty cheese, garlicky chicken, and fresh crisp veggies give every bite a joyful contrast.
02 -
- That time I rushed and let the garlic go too brown, every bite tasted a bit bitter—keep a close eye in the pan.
- Assembling everything before warming the tortillas left me with cracked wraps, so now I always soften them first.
03 -
- Chop all your veggies and shred cheese in advance, so assembly flies by even on your busiest days.
- Tasting the sauce before drizzling makes sure you hit just the right balance of tang and creaminess.