Why Make This Recipe
Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps are not only delicious but also super easy to make. They are a great option for a quick lunch or dinner and are perfect for using leftover cooked chicken. With gooey cheese, flavorful garlic, and creamy goodness, these wraps are sure to please everyone in the family. Plus, they are fun to eat and can be customized with your favorite ingredients!
How to Make Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps
Ingredients:
- 4 large tortillas
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Directions:
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the shredded chicken and season with salt and pepper. Mix in the cream cheese until melted and combined.
- Lay out the tortillas and evenly distribute the chicken mixture and shredded cheese onto each one.
- Roll the tortillas tightly, folding in the sides as you go to create wraps.
- Place the wraps seam-side down in the skillet and cook until golden brown and crispy.
- Slice the wraps in half and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm.
How to Serve Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps
Serve these wraps warm, straight from the skillet. You can enjoy them on their own or with your favorite dipping sauce like ranch or salsa. Adding a side salad or some fresh veggies will make the meal even more balanced and delightful.
How to Store Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps
If you have leftovers, let the wraps cool down first. Then, place them in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator. They will stay good for 2-3 days. To reheat, warm them up in a skillet or microwave until heated through.
Tips to Make Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps
- Feel free to spice up your wraps with some hot sauce or peppers if you like heat.
- You can also add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Make sure to not overcrowd the skillet when cooking the wraps to keep them crispy.
When to Serve Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps
CHEESY GARLIC CHICKEN WRAPS ARE PERFECT FOR THOSE TIMES WHEN YOU NEED SOMETHING QUICK, COZY, AND SATISFYING WITHOUT SPENDING HOURS IN THE KITCHEN. THEY WORK GREAT FOR BUSY WEEKNIGHT DINNERS, SIMPLE WEEKEND LUNCHES, OR EVEN AS A HANDHELD OPTION FOR GAME NIGHTS AND CASUAL GET-TOGETHERS. BECAUSE THEY USE COOKED OR LEFTOVER CHICKEN, THEY’RE ALSO A SMART “CLEAN OUT THE FRIDGE” RECIPE. PACK THEM IN LUNCHBOXES, SERVE THEM CUT INTO SMALL PIECES AS A PARTY APPETIZER, OR MAKE A WRAP BAR WITH DIFFERENT TOPPINGS SO EVERYONE CAN CUSTOMIZE THEIR OWN.
Variation
You can make these wraps with turkey or beef instead of chicken. For a vegetarian option, swap chicken for black beans or roasted vegetables.
FAQs
1. CAN I USE STORE-BOUGHT ROTISSERIE CHICKEN?
YES! ROTISSERIE CHICKEN MAKES THIS RECIPE EVEN EASIER AND ADDS GREAT FLAVOR. SIMPLY SHRED THE MEAT, DISCARDING THE SKIN AND BONES, AND USE IT JUST LIKE COOKED CHICKEN IN THE RECIPE. IT’S A GREAT SHORTCUT WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE TIME TO COOK CHICKEN FROM SCRATCH, AND IT HELPS REDUCE FOOD WASTE IF YOU HAVE LEFTOVER ROTISSERIE CHICKEN IN THE FRIDGE.
2. CAN I FREEZE THE WRAPS?
YES, YOU CAN FREEZE THEM BEFORE COOKING FOR A QUICK MAKE-AHEAD MEAL. ASSEMBLE THE WRAPS WITH THE CHICKEN MIXTURE AND CHEESE, ROLL THEM TIGHTLY, THEN WRAP EACH ONE IN PLASTIC WRAP AND PLACE THEM IN A FREEZER-SAFE BAG OR CONTAINER. WHEN YOU’RE READY TO EAT, THAW THE WRAPS IN THE FRIDGE, THEN COOK THEM IN A SKILLET UNTIL CRISPY AND HEATED THROUGH. THIS MAKES THEM PERFECT FOR MEAL PREP OR BUSY DAYS.
3. WHAT TYPE OF CHEESE WORKS BEST?
CHEDDAR AND MOZZARELLA ARE GREAT CHOICES BECAUSE THEY MELT WELL AND ADD PLENTY OF FLAVOR. CHEDDAR GIVES A SHARPER, TANGIER TASTE, WHILE MOZZARELLA IS MILDER AND EXTRA GOOEY. YOU CAN ALSO USE A CHEESE BLEND, PEPPER JACK FOR A LITTLE HEAT, OR EVEN A SMOKED CHEESE FOR A DEEPER, RICHER FLAVOR. FEEL FREE TO MIX AND MATCH BASED ON WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE AT HOME.
4. CAN I MAKE THESE WRAPS AHEAD FOR LUNCHES?
YES, THESE WRAPS WORK WELL FOR MAKE-AHEAD LUNCHES. YOU CAN ASSEMBLE THEM, LIGHTLY SEAR THEM IN THE SKILLET, LET THEM COOL, AND THEN STORE THEM IN THE FRIDGE. WHEN IT’S TIME TO EAT, YOU CAN ENJOY THEM COLD OR REHEAT THEM IN A SKILLET, AIR FRYER, OR MICROWAVE UNTIL WARM. JUST KEEP IN MIND THAT REHEATING IN A PAN OR AIR FRYER WILL HELP KEEP THE OUTSIDE CRISPIER THAN THE MICROWAVE.
Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps
Ingredients
Wrap Ingredients
- 4 large large tortillas
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Can use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken.
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella) Choose your favorite cheese.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste Salt and pepper
- to taste Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Cooking
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the shredded chicken and season with salt and pepper. Mix in the cream cheese until melted and combined.
- Lay out the tortillas and evenly distribute the chicken mixture and shredded cheese onto each one.
- Roll the tortillas tightly, folding in the sides as you go to create wraps.
- Place the wraps seam-side down in the skillet and cook until golden brown and crispy.
- Slice the wraps in half and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm.