Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps (Printable)
Juicy chicken, melted cheese, and zesty garlic sauce wrapped in warm tortillas for a quick, satisfying meal.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 14 oz), cut into strips
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - ½ teaspoon paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Garlic Sauce
07 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
08 - 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
09 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
10 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
11 - ¼ teaspoon salt
→ Wrap & Fillings
12 - 4 large flour tortillas
13 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
14 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
15 - 1 cup lettuce, finely shredded
16 - 1 medium tomato, diced
17 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F or heat a large skillet over medium heat.
02 - In a bowl, toss chicken strips with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Remove from heat.
04 - In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well to form the garlic sauce.
05 - Lay tortillas flat. Spread a generous spoonful of garlic sauce down the center of each tortilla.
06 - Top with lettuce, tomato, red onion, cooked chicken strips, and a generous sprinkle of mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
07 - Roll each tortilla tightly, folding in the ends to form a wrap.
08 - Place wraps seam-side down on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted, or toast in a dry skillet for 2–3 minutes per side.
09 - Slice in half and serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for those weeknights when you want something crave-worthy but do not have hours to spend cooking.
- The combination of warm melted cheese with cool crisp lettuce and that zesty garlic sauce creates texture and flavor in every single bite.
02 -
- Do not overstuff the wraps or they will burst when you try to roll them, less filling per wrap means more secure rolling.
- Let the chicken cool for just a minute before assembling so it does not make the tortilla soggy or wilt the lettuce.
03 -
- Warm your tortillas in the microwave for 15 seconds before assembling, they become more pliable and less likely to crack.
- Mix the cheese blend ahead of time and keep it in the fridge so you can throw these wraps together even faster on busy nights.