Description
These Easy Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps take just 20 minutes to prepare and combine tender, flavorful chicken with a creamy garlic sauce and melted cheese, all wrapped in warm flour tortillas. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, these wraps are both satisfying and deliciously cheesy with a hint of fresh herbs and garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 1 chicken breast, cut into bite-size cubes
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon butter
Garlic Sauce
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- ½ teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Wrap and Toppings
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1 teaspoon butter (for toasting)
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, and lemon juice until smooth. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Season the chicken: In another bowl, combine chicken cubes with minced garlic, paprika, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly to coat evenly and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a pan over medium heat and add olive oil and butter. Once the butter is melted, add the chicken in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for about 2 minutes until the underside is golden brown. Flip the chicken pieces and cook for an additional minute until just cooked through, ensuring the chicken stays juicy and tender.
- Warm the tortillas: Warm the flour tortillas briefly in a dry pan or microwave to make them pliable and easier to wrap.
- Assemble the wraps: Spread the prepared garlic sauce evenly over each tortilla. Sprinkle chopped parsley and a little freshly ground black pepper over the sauce. Add the cooked chicken on top, then evenly distribute shredded mozzarella, cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions. Drizzle a small amount of garlic sauce over the fillings.
- Wrap and roll: Fold the sides of the tortilla inward over the filling, then roll tightly from one end to the other to secure all ingredients inside.
- Toast the wraps: Brush a little butter onto the pan. Place each wrap seam-side down in the pan and toast for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until the tortilla is lightly crisp and the cheeses melted. Alternatively, use a sandwich press or panini maker for toasting until crisp and melted.
- Serve: Slice the wraps in half diagonally and serve warm with extra garlic sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- To prevent chicken from drying out, avoid overcooking; cook just until no longer pink inside.
- You can substitute flour tortillas with whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas if preferred.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of chili flakes or smoked paprika to the chicken seasoning.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor in the sauce and chicken seasoning.
- Wraps can be prepared ahead and toasted just before serving for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken wraps, cheesy garlic chicken, quick lunch, easy wraps, stovetop recipe
