Description
These Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps are a quick and delicious meal perfect for lunch or dinner. Combining tender shredded chicken with a creamy blend of mozzarella, cheddar, and cream cheese, seasoned with garlic and paprika, these wraps are packed with flavor. Cooked on a skillet until golden and melty, they make a satisfying handheld dish that’s easy to customize with fresh veggies like spinach and tomatoes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or sour cream
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 large tortillas or wraps
Optional Toppings
- 1 cup baby spinach or lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, and mayonnaise or sour cream. Mix thoroughly to create a creamy filling.
- Season the Mixture: Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the chicken and cheese blend. Stir well until the seasoning is evenly distributed.
- Assemble the Wraps: Lay each tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread about one-quarter of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla evenly.
- Add Optional Toppings: If desired, layer baby spinach or lettuce and diced tomatoes over the chicken mixture to add freshness and texture.
- Fold and Roll: Fold in the sides of the tortilla over the filling and then roll tightly from one end to the other to form a wrap.
- Heat the Skillet: Warm a nonstick skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the wraps.
- Cook the Wraps: Place each wrap seam-side down in the hot skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy and the cheese inside has melted.
- Serve: Remove the wraps from the skillet, slice them in half if desired, and serve warm. They pair nicely with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- You can swap out the shredded chicken for turkey or even a plant-based protein to change up the flavor.
- For extra crispness, press the wraps lightly with a spatula while cooking.
- Use low-fat or light cream cheese and mayonnaise to reduce calories and fat content.
- Adjust the seasoning quantities to suit your personal taste, especially the salt and paprika.
- These wraps can also be grilled in a panini press for a different texture.
- Leftover wraps can be refrigerated and reheated in a skillet or microwave.
