These Ooey-Gooey Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps come together fast. The garlic adds flavor and the cheese makes them gooey. If you like simple chicken dishes with garlic, you might also enjoy a warm soup like this classic ginger garlic chicken noodle soup recipe for a cozy meal.
Why make this recipe
This wrap is quick, tasty, and cheesy. It uses simple ingredients you likely have. You get warm garlic, tender chicken, and melting cheese in every bite. It works for a fast lunch, easy dinner, or snack.
How to make Ooey-Gooey Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps
Start by cooking garlic in oil, then add shredded chicken and season it. Lay out your tortilla, add cheese, then the chicken and veggies. Roll tightly and toast the wrap in a skillet until golden and crisp. For another simple chicken-and-pasta idea try this easy garlic Parmesan chicken pasta to serve another night.
Ingredients :
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 4 large tortillas or wraps
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Your choice of veggies (e.g., bell peppers, spinach)
- Additional sauces (e.g., ranch, barbecue)
Directions :
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add shredded chicken to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Lay out tortillas or wraps and sprinkle shredded cheese evenly across each one.
- Add the sautéed chicken mixture and any additional veggies you like on top of the cheese.
- Drizzle any sauces you want over the filling.
- Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it up tightly.
- Place the wraps seam-side down in the skillet and cook until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Slice in half and serve warm.
How to serve Ooey-Gooey Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps
Serve warm right after slicing. Add a side salad, chips, or a small bowl of soup. Offer extra sauce like ranch, salsa, or barbecue for dipping.
How to store Ooey-Gooey Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps
Cool wraps to room temperature first. Wrap each in foil or plastic wrap and store in the fridge up to 3 days. To reheat, place seam-side down in a skillet and warm until the cheese melts, or reheat in an oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.
Tips to make Ooey-Gooey Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Keep cheese close to the center so it melts evenly.
- Press the wrap in the skillet with a spatula for a crisp exterior.
- Add moisture with a thin spread of sauce so it does not get soggy.
- Cook on medium heat to brown the wrap without burning.
Variation
- Swap cheddar for pepper jack for heat.
- Use tortillas, flatbreads, or naan for different textures.
- Add cooked bacon, avocado, or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Make it vegetarian by swapping chicken for cooked beans or seasoned tofu.
FAQs
Q: Can I use frozen chicken?
A: Yes. Thaw and heat it first, then shred and follow the recipe.
Q: Will the wrap get soggy?
A: Not if you heat the filling and keep sauces light. Toast the wrap seam-side down to seal it.
Q: Can I make these ahead?
A: You can assemble and refrigerate for a few hours, but toast them right before serving for best texture.
Q: Can I freeze the wraps?
A: You can freeze un-toasted wraps wrapped tightly in foil for up to 1 month. Reheat from frozen in an oven until hot.
Q: What cheese is best?
A: Cheddar and mozzarella both melt well. Use a mix for flavor and stretchiness.
Conclusion
These wraps are quick, cheesy, and full of garlic flavor. For another take on cheesy garlic chicken wraps, see this helpful recipe guide at Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps – Cooked & Loved. If you want a similar recipe with a few different steps and tips, check Ooey-Gooey Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps – RecipesXpert.
Oozy-Gooey Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts, cooked and shredded Using rotisserie chicken can save time.
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella) Cheddar and mozzarella both melt well, use a mix for flavor.
- 4 large tortillas or wraps Flatbreads or naan can be used for different textures.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced Garlic adds flavor to the wraps.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil Used for sautéing the garlic.
- to taste Salt and pepper Season according to preference.
- Your choice of veggies (e.g., bell peppers, spinach) Add veggies for added nutrition and flavor.
- Additional sauces (e.g., ranch, barbecue) For drizzling over the filling.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add shredded chicken to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Lay out tortillas or wraps and sprinkle shredded cheese evenly across each one.
- Add the sautéed chicken mixture and any additional veggies you like on top of the cheese.
- Drizzle any sauces you want over the filling.
- Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it up tightly.
Cooking
- Place the wraps seam-side down in the skillet and cook until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Slice in half and serve warm.