Description
These Keto Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps are a delicious low-carb meal featuring tender baked chicken breasts seasoned with garlic and spices, wrapped in fresh lettuce leaves with a creamy garlic and herb cheese spread, and topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a satisfying, gluten-free keto-friendly lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Cheese Filling and Wraps
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 large lettuce leaves (romaine or iceberg)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for baking the chicken.
- Season the chicken: Rub the chicken breasts evenly with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to infuse flavor.
- Bake the chicken: Place the seasoned chicken into a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, until fully cooked. Allow the chicken to cool slightly before slicing into thin strips.
- Prepare garlic cream cheese: In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, then turn off the heat.
- Mix cream cheese and parsley: Stir the softened cream cheese into the skillet with the garlic butter until smooth. Fold in the chopped parsley, blending well.
- Assemble the wraps: Lay the lettuce leaves flat and spread a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture evenly on each leaf.
- Add chicken and cheese: Place several slices of the baked chicken over the cream cheese on each leaf. Sprinkle generously with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Roll the wraps: Carefully roll up each lettuce leaf around the filling to form wraps, using toothpicks if needed to secure them.
- Melt the cheese: Arrange the wraps on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
- Serve warm: Remove from the oven and serve the cheesy garlic chicken wraps warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use romaine lettuce for sturdier wraps that hold fillings well.
- Adjust garlic quantity according to your taste preference.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- These wraps can be made ahead and reheated, but fresh assembly is best for the crisp lettuce.
- To make dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and cheeses with vegan alternatives.
