Chicken & Mozzarella Wraps Recipe
These Chicken & Mozzarella Wraps are a delicious and healthy meal option, combining tender seasoned chicken breasts with fresh spinach and melted mozzarella cheese, all wrapped in whole wheat tortillas. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, they offer a satisfying blend of flavors and textures with minimal prep time.
- Author: Bella
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 wraps 1x
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking, Wrapping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
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
Wrap:
- 4 whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing (optional, for serving)
- Season the chicken: In a small bowl, mix the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub this seasoning evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts to ensure full flavor.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from heat and allow to rest for a few minutes.
- Slice the chicken: After resting, slice the chicken breasts into thin strips to make them easy to wrap and eat.
- Assemble the wraps: Lay out the whole wheat tortillas on a clean surface. Distribute the sliced chicken evenly among each tortilla. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and fresh spinach leaves.
- Warm the wraps: Roll up each tortilla tightly around the filling. Optionally, place the wraps back into the skillet or a panini press for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese slightly and warm the spinach.
- Serve: Slice the wraps in half if desired and serve with ranch dressing on the side for dipping, or enjoy them as is for a nutritious and delicious meal.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce to the chicken seasoning.
- Substitute ranch dressing with a Greek yogurt-based dressing for a lighter option.
- Use gluten-free tortillas to make this recipe gluten-free.
- To prep ahead, cook and slice the chicken in advance and assemble the wraps just before serving.
- Add other fresh veggies such as sliced tomatoes or bell peppers for extra crunch and nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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