Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps (Print Version)
Juicy garlic chicken and melted cheddar wrapped in warm tortillas with crisp veggies and tangy herb-mayo sauce.
# 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 ground 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 Prepare:
01 - Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, avoiding browning.
02 - Add the cooked chicken breast, paprika, salt, and ground black pepper to the skillet. Stir frequently for 3 to 4 minutes until the chicken is thoroughly coated and heated.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, chopped parsley, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth and set aside.
04 - Heat the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until flexible and warm.
05 - Lay each tortilla flat and distribute the chicken mixture evenly down the center. Top with shredded cheddar cheese, chopped romaine lettuce, diced tomato, and sliced red onion.
06 - Drizzle the prepared sauce over the fillings in each tortilla.
07 - Fold the sides inward and tightly roll each tortilla to encase the fillings.
08 - Place the assembled wraps seam-side down in a skillet or panini press for 2 to 3 minutes to crisp the outside and melt the cheese.
09 - Slice each wrap in half and serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Even picky eaters fight over the last wedge thanks to that irresistible combo of gooey cheese and garlicky chicken.
- Prep is absurdly easy and you can improvise with ingredients already in your fridge.
02 -
- Don't overload your wrap or you'll get the infamous mid-bite ingredient avalanche down your shirt.
- Crisping the wrap in a hot pan not only melts the cheese but seals the seam so it doesn't unroll.
03 -
- Using freshly shredded cheese melts better and never goes oily.
- The tiniest sprinkle of lemon zest in the sauce makes guests ask ‘what’s your secret?’ every time.