Description
These Low Carb Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps are a comforting yet healthy meal option that combines tender chicken with a creamy garlic cheese sauce, all wrapped up in low-carb tortillas or lettuce leaves.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp Olive oil
4–5 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tsp Onion powder
1 tsp Dried Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
4 oz Cream cheese, softened
1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup Heavy cream or almond milk
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
8–10 Low-carb tortillas or large lettuce leaves
2 tbsp Fresh parsley or chives, chopped
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt, black pepper, onion powder, and half of the Italian seasoning
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and let rest
- Shred or dice the chicken. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes for 1 minute
- Stir in cream cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, and the remaining Italian seasoning. Add heavy cream or almond milk and stir until smooth and bubbling
- Return the chicken to the skillet and add Parmesan cheese. Mix until heated through and coated
- Warm low-carb tortillas if desired. Assemble wraps with the chicken mixture and garnish with herbs
Notes
Chicken thighs can be used as an alternative to chicken breasts.
Feel free to use a mix of cheeses or add vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 380-420 kcal
- Sugar: 1-2 g
- Sodium: To taste
- Fat: 25-30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10-15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3-5 g
- Fiber: 1-2 g
- Protein: 35-40 g
- Cholesterol: 90-110 mg