Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps (Printable)
Warm tortillas filled with garlic chicken, melted cheddar, crisp lettuce and herb mayo—ready in 30 minutes.
# What You'll 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 and 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
# Directions:
01 - Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, avoiding browning.
02 - Add shredded chicken, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook with frequent stirring for 3 to 4 minutes until warmed through and evenly coated.
03 - Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, chopped parsley, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Set aside.
04 - Heat flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
05 - Arrange equal amounts of chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla. Layer with cheddar cheese, chopped romaine lettuce, diced tomato, and thinly sliced red onion.
06 - Drizzle each wrap filling with prepared sauce.
07 - Fold in the sides of each filled tortilla and roll tightly to enclose the filling.
08 - Place wraps seam-side down on a skillet or panini press. Heat for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese melts and the exterior is lightly crisped.
09 - Slice wraps in half and serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No one can resist the combination of gooey cheese and punchy garlic wrapped up warm—it always disappears fast at my table!
- It’s endlessly customizable with whatever veggies or cheese you have on hand, making it a weeknight favorite for me.
02 -
- Don’t rush the garlic—let it sizzle gently, or you’ll risk bitterness that hangs over the whole dish.
- The secret to the perfect wrap is warming the tortillas enough so they won’t crack or split when you roll them—cold tortillas are trouble.
03 -
- Using a mix of cheeses gives pockets of stretch and flavor in every bite.
- Adding a spoonful of the sauce inside and out brings it all together—I never skip a drizzle for serving.