Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps (Printable version)
Juicy garlic chicken, melted cheddar, fresh veggies and tangy mayo-parsley sauce in warm tortillas, 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 & Fillings
07 - 4 large flour tortillas
08 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
09 - 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
10 - 1 medium tomato, diced
11 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Sauce
12 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
13 - 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
15 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
# How To:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until aromatic, ensuring it does not brown.
02 - Add shredded chicken to the skillet along with paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the chicken is thoroughly heated and well-coated with seasonings.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, chopped parsley, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth and set aside.
04 - Warm flour tortillas one at a time in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
05 - Lay each tortilla flat. Place an equal portion of the chicken mixture in the center. Top with shredded cheese, chopped lettuce, diced tomato, and sliced red onion.
06 - Spoon the prepared sauce evenly over the fillings.
07 - Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll tightly from the bottom to form a secure wrap.
08 - Place wraps seam-side down in a skillet or panini press over medium heat, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes to develop a crisp exterior and melt the cheese.
09 - Slice each wrap in half on the diagonal and serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No one suspects how easy these are when they taste all that cheesy goodness.
- It's the perfect way to revive leftover chicken into something fresh and fun.
02 -
- Once I rushed the garlic and let it burn—starting over is worth it because there's no hiding bitterness.
- Heating the tortillas before filling stops them from cracking (and keeps all the good stuff inside).
03 -
- I always prep a double batch of chicken so the second round comes together in five minutes.
- Letting the assembled wraps rest seam-side down before toasting makes sure they hold together perfectly.