Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps (Printable)
Juicy chicken and melty garlic cheese spread rolled with greens and tomatoes for a quick, satisfying handheld meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garlic Cheese Mixture
07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
09 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
→ Assembly
13 - 4 large flour tortillas
14 - 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens
15 - 1/2 cup tomatoes, sliced
16 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
# How to Prepare:
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 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 mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan, minced garlic, mayonnaise, and parsley. Stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated into a cohesive spread.
04 - Lay each tortilla flat on a work surface. Divide the cheese mixture evenly among the four tortillas, spreading it across the center. Layer spinach, tomato slices, red onion if using, and the sliced chicken over the cheese spread.
05 - Fold the left and right sides of each tortilla inward over the filling, then roll tightly from the bottom up to form a secure wrap.
06 - Wipe the skillet clean and return it to medium heat. Place the wraps seam-side down and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until the exterior is golden and the cheese has fully melted.
07 - Slice each wrap in half on a diagonal and serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- That garlic cheese spread is dangerously addictive and works on almost anything you put it on.
- Everything cooks in one or two pans, which means cleanup is almost embarrassingly easy.
- They reheat beautifully the next day, making them a sneaky good meal prep option.
02 -
- Do not skip resting the chicken before slicing or you will lose all those juices onto your cutting board instead of keeping them in the wrap.
- If the tortillas crack when rolling, warm them directly on a burner for ten seconds per side to make them pliable.
03 -
- Place a heavy pan or cast iron skillet on top of the wraps while grilling for even browning and a pressed, café style finish.
- Assemble the wraps up to a day ahead, wrap them tightly in foil, and refrigerate so dinner on a busy night takes only ten minutes of pan time.