Description
These Crispy Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps are a quick and delicious meal perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner. Featuring tender cooked chicken mixed with garlic, light mayonnaise, yogurt, and a touch of hot sauce, wrapped in a crispy tortilla layered with cheddar cheese and green onions, then pan-fried to golden perfection. Ready in just 20 minutes, these wraps combine creamy, spicy, and crunchy textures for a flavorful bite every time.
Ingredients
Wrap Ingredients
- 2 large tortillas (regular or low-carb/high-protein)
Chicken Filling
- 7 oz cooked chicken, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon light Greek yogurt or plain yogurt
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce (such as Frank’s)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 oz cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 green onion, chopped
Cooking Extras
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken filling: In a bowl, combine the chopped cooked chicken, minced garlic, light mayonnaise, yogurt, hot sauce, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated to create a creamy and flavorful filling.
- Assemble the wraps: Lay one tortilla flat on a clean surface. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of grated cheddar cheese along the lower third of the tortilla. Spoon approximately two-thirds of a cup of the chicken mixture over the cheese, then add another tablespoon of cheese on top. Finally, sprinkle a handful of chopped green onion for a fresh bite.
- Fold and roll: Fold the sides of the tortilla inward and then tightly roll it up from the bottom edge, enclosing the filling securely inside to form a neat wrap.
- Heat the pan: Place a non-stick pan over medium-high heat and lightly spray it with olive oil to prevent sticking and promote crispness.
- Cook the wraps: Position the wraps seam-side down in the hot pan. Cook each side for 3 to 4 minutes, pressing gently and turning until the tortillas turn golden brown and crispy. Cover the pan with a lid during cooking to warm the filling thoroughly.
- Serve: Remove the wraps from the pan, slice each in half diagonally, and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken, such as rotisserie or leftover grilled chicken, to save cooking time.
- Light mayonnaise and Greek yogurt keep the filling creamy but lower in fat compared to full-fat versions.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce based on your preferred level of spiciness.
- To make this recipe lower carb, opt for low-carb or high-protein tortillas.
- Olive oil spray helps create a crispy outside while using minimal added fat.
- Covering the pan during cooking ensures the filling warms through evenly without burning the tortilla.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
