Description
These Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps combine tender shredded chicken with a creamy, cheesy garlic filling, fresh spinach, tomatoes, and green onions, all wrapped in warm, soft flour tortillas. They can be served fresh or lightly seared for a deliciously crispy exterior, making them perfect for a quick lunch or satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Wrap Assembly
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
Instructions
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the shredded cooked chicken, shredded mozzarella cheese, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is uniform and creamy.
- Warm Tortillas: Soften the flour tortillas to make them pliable by warming them briefly. You can heat them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 15-20 seconds per side, microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel for 30-60 seconds, or place them in a warm oven at 250°F (120°C) for 5-10 minutes.
- Assemble Wraps: Lay a warmed tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread a generous amount of the chicken filling onto the center of the tortilla, leaving about an inch of space around the edges. Top with fresh spinach leaves, diced tomatoes, and sliced green onions.
- Roll Wraps: Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then, starting from the bottom edge, roll the tortilla tightly upwards to form a snug wrap. Repeat for all tortillas and filling.
- Serve or Sear: Serve the wraps immediately as is, or heat a dry non-stick skillet over medium heat and sear the wraps seam-side down for 2-3 minutes per side until they develop a golden brown, crispy exterior for added texture and warmth.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken from leftovers or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- For a spicier kick, add some crushed red pepper flakes to the filling.
- Substitute flour tortillas with whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas to suit dietary preferences.
- Wraps can be prepped in advance and refrigerated; sear just before serving to maintain crispiness.
- To avoid soggy wraps, pat diced tomatoes dry before adding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken wraps, cheesy chicken wraps, garlic chicken wraps, easy lunch recipe, quick dinner, stovetop wraps
