Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps (Printable)
Savory chicken with melted cheese and zesty garlic sauce wrapped in a warm tortilla with fresh vegetables.
# 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 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 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 - 1/4 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 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
# Directions:
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 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 -
- The garlic sauce hits every single craving for something creamy and savory
- Everything comes together in one pan with almost zero cleanup
- You can customize the fillings based on whats wilting in your crisper drawer
02 -
- Overfilling the tortilla is the number one way to end up with ingredients all over your plate
- Letting the chicken rest for a minute before wrapping keeps all those juices inside where they belong
- The sauce tastes even better if you make it an hour ahead and let the garlic mellow out
03 -
- Warm your tortillas for 20 seconds in the microwave before filling to prevent cracking
- Double the garlic sauce and keep it in the fridge for sandwiches and dipping all week