Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps (Printer-friendly)
Melty cheese, garlicky chicken, fresh greens and tomatoes rolled in a warm tortilla - quick, satisfying handheld in 35 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp garlic powder
04 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
→ Garlic Cheese Mixture
07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
09 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
12 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
→ Assembly
13 - 4 large flour tortillas
14 - 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens
15 - 1/2 cup sliced tomatoes
16 - 1/4 cup sliced red onion (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Set a grill pan or large skillet over medium-high heat and allow it to come to temperature.
02 - Coat the chicken breasts evenly with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Place onto the hot grill pan and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear. Transfer to a plate and rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella, cheddar, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, mayonnaise, and chopped parsley. Stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated into a thick, cohesive spread.
04 - Lay each flour tortilla flat on a clean work surface. Divide the garlic cheese mixture into four equal portions and spread each across the center of a tortilla. Layer with baby spinach, sliced tomatoes, red onion if using, and the sliced chicken breast.
05 - Fold the left and right sides of each tortilla inward over the filling, then roll tightly from the bottom edge to form a secure, enclosed wrap.
06 - Wipe the skillet clean and return it to medium heat. Place each wrap seam-side down onto the pan and grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side until the exterior is golden brown and the cheese inside has fully melted.
07 - Slice each wrap in half diagonally and serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The garlic cheese spread alone is worth making these wraps because it turns simple ingredients into something wildly addictive.
- They reheat beautifully the next day which means lunch is already handled before you even wake up.
02 -
- Do not skip resting the chicken because slicing too early means all those delicious juices end up on the board instead of inside your wrap.
- Grilling the assembled wraps seam side down first helps seal them shut so nothing escapes while cooking.
03 -
- Press down gently with your spatula while grilling the wraps to get more contact with the pan and a crisper exterior.
- Shred your own cheese instead of using pre shredded bags because the anti caking agents on store bought cheese prevent it from melting as smoothly.