Description
These Cheesy Chicken Wraps are a quick and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights. Filled with shredded chicken, melted cheddar cheese, fresh tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro, wrapped in warm, crispy flour tortillas, they deliver a satisfying and flavorful experience in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Wraps
- 4 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, red onion, and chopped cilantro until well combined.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, stirring to evenly distribute the seasoning throughout the mixture.
- Assemble Wraps: Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the four large flour tortillas.
- Roll Wraps: Roll up each tortilla tightly, folding in the sides to secure the filling inside and form a neat wrap.
- Heat Pan: Preheat a skillet or pan over medium heat for cooking the wraps.
- Cook Wraps: Place each wrap seam side down onto the heated pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the tortillas are crispy and golden brown, and the cheese inside has melted.
- Serve: Remove the wraps from the pan and serve hot for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken or any cooked chicken leftover for this recipe.
- For extra flavor, add a dash of your favorite hot sauce or a squeeze of lime juice inside the wrap.
- To make it gluten-free, substitute flour tortillas with gluten-free tortillas.
- Grilling the wraps is a great alternative to pan cooking if you prefer a smokier taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
