Chicken & Mozzarella Wraps Recipe
These Chicken & Mozzarella Wraps are a quick, delicious, and healthy meal perfect for lunch or dinner. Tender seasoned chicken breasts are wrapped in whole wheat tortillas with fresh spinach and melted mozzarella cheese, offering a satisfying combination of flavors and textures. Optional ranch dressing adds a creamy touch to enhance the taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 wraps 1x
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Wraps
- Method: Sautéing, Assembling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts (approximately 1 pound total)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Wraps
- 4 whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
Optional
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub this seasoning blend evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts to ensure even flavor.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add a small amount of oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is no longer pink inside. Once cooked, remove the chicken and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Slice the chicken: After resting, slice the chicken breasts into thin, even strips to make them easier to wrap and eat.
- Assemble the wraps: Lay out the whole wheat tortillas on a clean surface. Evenly distribute the sliced chicken down the center of each tortilla. Top the chicken with shredded mozzarella cheese and fresh spinach leaves. If desired, drizzle a small amount of ranch dressing over the fillings.
- Warm and melt the cheese: To melt the cheese and warm the wrap, place the assembled wraps back in the skillet over low heat. Cover the skillet with a lid and warm for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the tortillas are warmed through.
- Serve: Remove the wraps from the skillet, roll them up tightly, and serve immediately while warm. You can cut each wrap in half for easier handling if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute mozzarella with other cheeses like cheddar or provolone according to taste.
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in the seasoning mix with a bit of olive oil for 30 minutes before cooking.
- The ranch dressing is optional; feel free to use a different sauce like honey mustard or a light vinaigrette.
- Make sure not to overcook the chicken to keep it juicy and tender.
- Wraps can be prepared ahead of time and warmed before serving for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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