Description
These Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps are a quick, flavorful, and satisfying handheld meal combining tender chicken, gooey melted cheese, and aromatic garlic. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a hearty snack, this recipe offers speedy preparation, versatile ingredient options, and a cozy, comforting flavor that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced thin
Produce
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro), chopped
- 1 cup lettuce or spinach, fresh
Dairy
- 1 to 1½ cups shredded cheese (mozzarella and/or cheddar)
Pantry
- 4 flour tortillas (sub gluten-free or corn tortillas if desired)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice the chicken breast into thin strips for even cooking. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add the chicken seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Sauté Garlic: When the chicken is nearly done, add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic. This step infuses the chicken with robust garlic flavor.
- Warm the Tortillas: While the chicken finishes cooking, gently warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave to make them pliable and easier to roll.
- Assemble the Wraps: Lay out each warm tortilla and layer on the chicken and garlic mixture. Sprinkle a generous handful of shredded cheese on top while the chicken is still hot to allow the cheese to melt beautifully. Add fresh greens and chopped herbs for freshness and crunch.
- Fold and Melt: Roll the tortillas snugly around the filling and place them seam-side down on the skillet over low heat. Cook for 2 minutes per side until the cheese is fully melted and the tortilla is lightly toasted.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic instead of garlic powder for the best flavor.
- Cook chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding and ensure proper browning.
- Warm tortillas properly to prevent cracking when rolling.
- Mix mozzarella and cheddar cheese for a smooth melt with added sharpness.
- Add greens last to keep them crisp and fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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