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Here’s a quick, flavorful, and super satisfying recipe for Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps — melty cheese, garlicky seasoned chicken, and your favorite wrap or tortilla. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a hearty snack!
🌯 Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps
Crispy outside. Cheesy, garlicky, juicy chicken inside.
✅ Ingredients (Makes 4 wraps)
For the Chicken:
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2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
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1 tbsp olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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Optional: ½ tsp paprika or Italian seasoning
For the Wraps:
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4 large flour tortillas or wraps
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1½ cups shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or a mix)
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¼ cup sour cream, ranch, or garlic aioli (optional)
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Optional fillings: baby spinach, sliced tomatoes, cooked bacon, onions, etc.
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Butter or oil for pan-toasting
🔥 Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken
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In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
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Add garlic, stir until fragrant (30 seconds).
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Add cooked chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, and season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
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Stir well and heat for 3–4 minutes until warmed through and flavorful.
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Remove from heat.
2. Assemble the Wraps
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Lay out tortillas.
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Spread a little sour cream or sauce (if using) on each.
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Layer with cheese, garlic chicken, and any optional fillings (spinach, tomatoes, bacon, etc.).
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Fold in the sides and roll tightly like a burrito.
3. Toast the Wraps
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Heat a skillet over medium heat.
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Add a little butter or oil.
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Place wraps seam-side down and toast for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
4. Serve
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Slice in half and serve hot with extra dipping sauce: ranch, garlic mayo, or hot sauce.
🧊 Storage & Meal Prep
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Fridge: Store cooked wraps (wrapped in foil or airtight) for up to 3 days.
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Reheat: In a skillet or air fryer for crispy texture.
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Freezer: Wrap un-toasted wraps in foil and freeze. Thaw and toast when ready.
🔄 Variations
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Swap chicken for leftover rotisserie, shredded beef, or grilled tofu.
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Use low-carb or spinach tortillas for a lighter version.
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Add jalapeños for heat or sun-dried tomatoes for a gourmet twist.
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Make it a quesadilla: Just fold in half and cook open-faced style!
Would you like a low-carb version, a spicy buffalo twist, or a sheet-pan meal prep version next?