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Golden grilled Low Carb Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps stacked on a gray plate, garnished with fresh herbs.
Maryam

Low Carb Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps

Juicy garlic-butter chicken and melted cheese tucked into crisp lettuce wraps for a satisfying weeknight dinner that skips the carbs but not the flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1/2-inch strips
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.75 tsp salt plus more to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
For Assembly
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese shredded, low-moisture part-skim
  • 1 head butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce leaves separated, washed and dried
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

Prep
  1. Pat chicken strips completely dry with paper towels - this is key for browning. Season all over with salt and pepper. Separate lettuce leaves, choosing the largest intact cups, and keep chilled until ready to serve.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until deeply golden on the bottom. Flip and cook 3-4 minutes more until just cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant and just starting to turn golden - do not let it brown or it will turn bitter.
  3. Return chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Toss to coat in garlic butter. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the top, cover with a lid, and cook for 2-3 minutes until cheese is fully melted and gooey. Remove from heat.
Assemble and Serve
  1. Spoon cheesy chicken into lettuce cups, dividing evenly. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately while the cheese is still warm and stretchy.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic. If your lettuce cups are small, double them up to prevent tearing. Leftover chicken reheats beautifully - store separately from lettuce and assemble just before eating.