Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps (Printable)
Juicy chicken with a garlicky three-cheese spread, greens and tomatoes rolled and grilled for a melty, satisfying handheld.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Garlic Cheese Mixture
07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
09 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
12 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
→ To Assemble
13 - 4 large flour tortillas
14 - 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens
15 - 1/2 cup sliced tomatoes
16 - 1/4 cup sliced red onion (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook in the preheated pan for 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes then slice thinly.
03 - Combine mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan, minced garlic, mayonnaise, and parsley in a mixing bowl. Stir until thoroughly blended.
04 - Lay out the tortillas and evenly spread each with one quarter of the cheese mixture. Top with baby spinach or mixed greens, sliced tomatoes, optional red onion, and sliced chicken.
05 - Fold the sides of each tortilla inward and roll tightly into a wrap. Heat a clean skillet over medium heat, then place wraps seam-side down and grill 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and the cheese is melted.
06 - Slice each wrap in half and serve warm.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The cheese mixture melts into every nook and cranny of the wrap, making each bite swoon-worthy—don’t tell anyone how easy it is.
- This became a weekly staple in my house because you can prep everything ahead and customize it for every eater at the table.
02 -
- If you try to overstuff the wraps, they’ll burst open and get messy in the pan—leave a little edge for folding.
- Resting the chicken after cooking makes it unbelievably juicy; skipping this step once turned my chicken dry and sad.
03 -
- Always grate your cheese fresh—it melts more luxuriously and leaves fewer oily pockets inside your wrap.
- A sprinkle of Parmesan on the outside just before grilling gives a crispy, savory crust that’s honestly next level.