Description
Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps are soft flour tortillas filled with tender shredded chicken, gooey melted cheese, and a bold garlic kick. This quick skillet recipe comes together in minutes, delivering warm, melty textures and a savory aroma with every bite. Perfect for fast lunches, weeknight dinners, or make-ahead meals, these wraps store well and reheat beautifully. Customize with parsley or green onions for color, or swap mozzarella for cheddar for extra bite. It’s a crowd-pleasing, family-friendly favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Optional: chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add shredded chicken, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Reduce heat and mix in cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Spoon the cheesy chicken mixture evenly onto each tortilla.
- Roll the wraps tightly and place seam-side down in a lightly greased skillet.
- Cook 2–3 minutes per side until tortillas are golden and crispy.
- Slice and serve warm with parsley or green onions if desired.
Notes
- For extra heat, add red pepper flakes or jalapeño.
- To make ahead, assemble wraps, refrigerate, then cook when ready.
- Use lower-fat cheeses for a lighter version.
- Replace flour tortillas with whole-wheat tortillas for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 565
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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