Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps (Print Page)
Juicy chicken, gooey cheeses, garlic and vibrant veggies wrapped in warm tortillas—ready in 35 minutes for easy meals.
# 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)
# Directions:
01 - Set a grill pan or 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 on the hot grill pan and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
03 - Combine the mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan, minced garlic, mayonnaise, and fresh parsley in a mixing bowl. Stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated into a cohesive spread.
04 - Lay each tortilla flat on a work surface. Spread one quarter of the cheese mixture across the center of each tortilla. Layer with spinach, sliced tomatoes, red onion if desired, and the sliced chicken.
05 - Fold in both sides of each tortilla toward the center, then roll tightly from the bottom up to form a secure wrap.
06 - Heat a clean skillet over medium heat. Place the wraps seam-side down and grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side until the exterior is golden brown and the cheese has fully melted inside.
07 - Slice each wrap in half on a diagonal and serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The garlic cheese mixture alone is worth making this recipe, and it doubles as a spread for sandwiches or burgers.
- Everything cooks in one or two pans, so cleanup is almost nonexistent.
02 -
- If you skip the resting step on the chicken all those juices will run right out when you slice it and your wraps will be soggy.
- The cheese spread firms up in the fridge so if you are meal prepping make the wraps first and the flavors will meld beautifully overnight.
03 -
- Press down gently with your spatula while grilling the wraps to get even browning and help the cheese seal the tortilla shut.
- Mix the cheese spread a day ahead and the garlic flavor mellows into something smoother and more complex.