Cozy Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps (Printable)
Golden grilled wraps with garlic-marinated chicken, mozzarella and cheddar, a quick comforting 40-minute meal.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken & Marinade
01 - 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 14 ounces), cut into strips
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 teaspoon paprika
05 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Cheese & Wrap
08 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Vegetables & Extras
12 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
13 - 1 medium tomato, diced
14 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves
# How-To:
01 - In a mixing bowl, toss chicken strips with olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until coated evenly.
02 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until fully cooked through and lightly golden. Remove from heat and let the chicken rest.
03 - Lay the flour tortillas flat. Divide the cooked chicken, mozzarella, cheddar, red onion, tomato, and spinach evenly among the center of each tortilla.
04 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll tightly to form wraps.
05 - Melt unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place the wraps seam-side down and grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese has melted.
06 - Serve the wraps hot. Slice in half if preferred.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Cooking chicken wraps this way keeps the inside juicy with every bite and the outside shatteringly crisp.
- The combo of mozzarella and cheddar melts like a dream and somehow never fails to win over even picky eaters.
02 -
- If you overfill the wraps, everything oozes out during grilling—a less-messy half-handful goes a long way.
- A quick rest after cooking the chicken keeps it silky and prevents the wraps from getting watery.
03 -
- Searing the chicken at higher heat gives it that irresistible golden edge you find in great wraps.
- Small cubes of cold butter inside the wrap just before grilling add extra juiciness to the filling.