Description
These Garlic Chicken Wraps are a quick and flavorful meal perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Filled with a creamy, tangy chicken mixture seasoned with garlic and hot sauce, then layered with melted cheddar cheese and fresh green onions inside a warm, crispy tortilla wrap. Ready in just 22 minutes, these wraps combine convenience and deliciousness in every bite.
Ingredients
Wrap and Filling
- 2 large tortillas (regular or low-carb/high-protein)
- 7 oz cooked chicken, chopped (about 200 grams, rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced or grated (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon light Greek yogurt or plain yogurt
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce (such as Frank’s)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Toppings and Cooking
- 3 oz grated cheese (about 90 grams; cheddar blend used)
- 1 green onion, chopped
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Mix chicken filling: In a bowl, combine the chopped cooked chicken, minced garlic, light mayonnaise, light Greek or plain yogurt, hot sauce, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and the chicken mixture is creamy and evenly seasoned.
- Lay out wrap and assemble: Place a tortilla flat on your work surface. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of grated cheese on the lower third of the tortilla. Then, spoon approximately ⅔ cup of the chicken mixture over the cheese. Add another tablespoon of cheese on top of the chicken mixture, followed by a sprinkle of chopped green onion to add freshness and color.
- Fold wrap: Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then tightly roll it up starting from the bottom end, ensuring the filling is securely enclosed inside the wrap to prevent spilling during cooking.
- Prepare pan for cooking: Heat a non-stick skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Lightly spray the pan with olive oil spray to prevent sticking and help crisp the tortilla as it cooks.
- Cook wraps: Place the rolled wraps seam-side down onto the hot pan to seal them. Cook each side for 3 to 4 minutes, turning carefully, until the tortilla is crispy and golden brown. Cover the pan with a lid during cooking to allow the fillings to heat through evenly.
- Serve: Once cooked, remove the wraps from the pan. Slice each wrap in half diagonally and serve immediately while warm and melty.
Notes
- You can customize the heat level by adjusting the amount or type of hot sauce.
- Rotisserie chicken saves time, but leftover cooked chicken or grilled chicken breast can be used.
- Try using low-carb or high-protein tortillas for a healthier option.
- For a different flavor twist, swap cheddar cheese with pepper jack or mozzarella.
- Covering the pan during cooking helps melt the cheese and warms the fillings thoroughly.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American