Description
Quick, satisfying, and low-carb cheesy garlic chicken wraps perfect for busy weeknights. These wraps combine tender chicken, fresh garlic, and gooey mozzarella cheese in low-carb tortillas for a healthy and delicious dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 cup (100g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 large low carb tortillas
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips or bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic cloves finely and chop the parsley if using.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the chicken pieces in a single layer. Let them cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to get a nice sear, then stir and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and lightly golden.
- Lower the heat to medium, add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir constantly for about 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the chicken in the skillet. Cover with a lid or a large plate to trap the heat and help the cheese melt quickly. This usually takes 2-3 minutes. Once the cheese is melted and bubbly, sprinkle fresh parsley on top.
- Warm your low-carb tortillas briefly in a dry pan or microwave for 10-15 seconds to make them pliable. Spoon the cheesy garlic chicken mixture onto each tortilla, then roll them up snugly. Optionally, toast the wraps in the skillet for 1-2 minutes per side to get a slight crispness.
- Serve the wraps hot, optionally with a side salad or roasted veggies.
Notes
[‘Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure chicken browns nicely.’, ‘Use fresh garlic for best flavor; jarred garlic is not recommended.’, ‘Cover the pan when melting cheese to speed up the process and keep cheese gooey.’, ‘Season well as low-carb tortillas can be bland.’, ‘Warm tortillas before assembling to prevent cracking.’, ‘Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before rolling for a bright twist.’, ‘For extra cheesy flavor, add cream cheese or shredded Parmesan.’, ‘Store chicken filling and tortillas separately to avoid sogginess.’, ‘Freeze cooked chicken mixture for up to 2 months; do not freeze assembled wraps.’]
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 35
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