With Video Tutorial!
~ These Easy Chicken Parmesan Wraps are a super-fast 15-minute meal! You can even make them completely ahead – and they’re freezable, too! Perfect for grab-n-go eating on the run! All the cheesy, saucy, comforting flavors of your favorite chicken parmesan casserole … yet so quick and simple! ~
This Recipe Is: • Ready in 30 Minutes or Less • Freezable • Make Ahead •
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Let’s all channel our inner third-grader and remember how we loved learning about adjectives. Because what’s better than a fun, little, unexpected, impromptu, (whoa – four adjectives right there!) grammar lesson? Right?!?! Yay, grammar!
Oh come on! Stop groaning and think … adjectives. Think … Chicken Parmesan adjectives. What comes to mind?Maybe Ooey-Gooey, Cheesy Chicken Parmesan? (Good job!)
Or Saucy Chicken Parmesan …
Comforting Chicken Parmesan …
Baked Chicken Parmesan Casserole …
Now you’ve got it!
So how about: On-the-go Chicken Parmesan, Make-ahead Chicken Parmesan, Hand-held Chicken Parmesan, 15-minute Chicken Parmesan? Whoa – hold up there! Say what??? That’s crazy talk!
When did an ooey-gooey, saucy, cheesy Chicken Parmesan Casserole become a 15-minute, hand-held, on-the-go, make-ahead recipe?!?!?
Today, friends. Today!
Not only do you get a free grammar lesson, but you also get a revolutionized, new-and-improved, perfect-for-busy-people version of Chicken Parm (with all the adjectives I can think of to throw at you along the way)!
These have all the best parts of a chicken parmesan casserole – the comforting Italian spices, zesty marinara, fresh basil, and melty cheese – wrapped up into one perfect meal!
To create this no-brainer, slam-dunk meal solution (did you see how I worked in a couple more compound adjectives on ya there?), we teamed up with Flatout Bread, as part of their #FlatoutIsMyCanvas campaign. It’s perfect for lunch or dinner – whether you’re sitting down as a family or grabbing an in-your-hand-and-out-the-door, keep-ya-full meal on the way to soccer practice.
So versatile!
Make-Ahead Options!
- Stir Up the Filling Ahead – You can shred your chicken and mix in the spices and marinara up to a day ahead, then cover and refrigerate your filling. I’d recommend not chopping and stirring in that gorgeous fresh basil until an hour or two ahead at most, but it won’t be the end of the world if you ignore me on that – your basil just won’t look as bright green and perky.
- Stuff and Fold, Too! – If you’ve got the time, you can go even further, filling and folding your wraps ahead, too – again, up to about a day in advance. They keep perfectly in the fridge until you’re ready to pop them in the pan for that quick last-minute sear before serving. Here’s a no-fail way to fold ’em up so they seal tightly:
- Sear and Freeze (or Refrigerate) for Grab-n-Go – Wanna finish these completely – even searing them up – so you can take them for lunch or keep them on hand for grab-and-go meals? No problem! Just make these allllll the way through, including searing them in the pan. Wrap them individually and store them for up to a couple of days in the fridge or a couple of months in the freezer. Then, reheat as needed! That wonderfully seared exterior won’t be quite as crispy-crunchy when you reheat these in the microwave, but it’s almost as good. And this strategy makes for a stellar grab-and-go meal, full of lean protein and all those awesome whole grains from the Flatout Flatbreads!
But Whatever You Do … Don’t Skip the Sear!
You might think that, if you’re making these in advance … you can save five minutes and skip the searing step. Don’t do it! You know we’re all about saving steps at THK whenever possible, but this step is too important to skip, for two reasons.
First, although these will lose some of the crispiness if you sear them ahead and then refrigerate or freeze them for later, that searing step still creates a toastier flavor and a crunchier exterior that’s a better counterpoint to the soft, gooey, melty chicken and cheese inside.
Plus, when you sear these, they magically seal closed, so the warm, cheesy filling doesn’t come cascading out all over your lap as you scarf lunch at your desk, or all over the back of your minivan as your son wolfs one down on the way to lacrosse practice.
Trust me … don’t skip the sear!
Shopping Tips
Pick Your Flavor and Stock Up – For this recipe, we love The Light Italian Herb Flatout … because, well, Italian … and Herb. I mean, if those adjectives don’t scream “serve me as a Chicken Parm Wrap!” then I’m not really sure what does. But hey, feel free to go all renegade on us and pick any Flatout flavor that strikes your fancy. We originally tested this with the Multigrain Flatout with Flax variety, which worked just fine, too. (But really … Italian … Herb … just sayin’.) And Flatouts freeze great, so grab extra when you see a sale and chuck them straight in the freezer until you need them. They defrost in a jiffy!
Easy Chicken – Two words here: Rotisserie. Chicken. As easy as easy gets. If you happen to be grilling or poaching chicken, though, you can always plan ahead for these wraps, and cook extra chicken to shred for the filling. Otherwise, rotisserie chicken is a true lifesaver. I’ve embraced the rotisserie idea with wild abandon … and highly encourage you to do the same. Time savings galore!
So, what have we learned about adjectives today? That saucy, comforting, ooey-gooey-cheesy Chicken Parmesan can also be on-the-go, make-ahead, crazy-easy Chicken Parmesan Wraps!
And really, I’d say that’s about as deliciously fun as a grammar lesson can get!
Class dismissed!
More Shortcut Recipes with Rotisserie Chicken …
- Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad from Two Healthy Kitchens
- Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup from Abbe at This Is How I Cook
- Healthy Chicken Salad with Grapes, Apples and Tarragon-Yogurt Dressing from Two Healthy Kitchens
- Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili from Lisa at Garnish with Lemon
- Easy 7-Layer Chicken Taco Salad from Two Healthy Kitchens
Easy Chicken Parmesan Wraps
These Easy Chicken Parmesan Wraps are a fast 15-minute meal! You can even make them ahead – they're freezable, too! Cheesy, saucy and so delicious!
• Ready in 30 Minutes or Less • Freezable • Make Ahead •
Ingredients
- 3 cups roughly shredded, cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts (see note)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (make sure yours is a salt-free blend)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup your favorite marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
- 4 Flatout flatbreads (we used Light Italian Herb)
- 1 cup shredded, reduced-fat Italian cheese blend
- additional marinara sauce, warmed for dipping, if desired
Instructions
- Place shredded chicken in a medium bowl. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, and stir well to combine.
- Add marinara sauce and basil to chicken mixture, and stir to combine again.
- Optional: If you want your filling piping hot, you can microwave the chicken mixture at this point for about 60-90 seconds. (Even if you choose to skip this, your filling should still be pleasantly heated after the wraps are seared in the skillet in step 7. If you are prepping these as make-aheads, skip this optional step.)
- Lay 1 flatbread on work surface, and sprinkle 1/4 cup of cheese down the center, leaving a large border all around the cheese. Spread 1/4 of the chicken mixture (about a heaping 1/2 cup) on top of the cheese.
- Fold short ends of the flatbread inward toward middle, and then fold the long sides of the flatbread inward toward middle, making a closed wrap.
- Repeat with the remaining 3 flatbreads, dividing the remaining cheese and the remaining chicken mixture evenly among them.
- Preheat a dry nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once preheated, add the wraps and cook on the first side until golden brown, about 1 1/2 - 2 minutes. Flip the wraps and cook on the second side until golden, about another 1 1/2 minutes.
- Serve with additional marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
Chicken: Nearly any boneless, skinless chicken breasts will work in this recipe, as long as they’re not overly flavorful from spices or marinades. Store-bought rotisserie chicken is a quick and easy option, or you can plan on cooking a couple of extra chicken breasts whenever you’re making chicken, so you have extra cooked chicken for this recipe without any extra work.
Make-ahead options: (1) As we detailed in the post, you can mix together the chicken filling up to a day ahead (although it's best, if possible, to wait until the last minute to chop and stir in the basil). Store the filling, covered, in the refrigerator until continuing. (2) You can also go further in the process and add the prepared chicken mixture and the cheese to the flatbreads, and then fold the wraps and store, individually wrapped in the refrigerator, for about a day before searing and serving. (3) Lastly, you can make these entirely, including searing them in the skillet, and then store them individually in the refrigerator (for up to about 2 days) or in the freezer (for a couple of months). Briefly reheat in the microwave before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 servings Serving Size: 1 wrapAmount Per Serving: Calories: 309Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 941mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 12gSugar: 5gProtein: 47g
Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only, and may vary depending on your choice of ingredients or preparation. No guarantees are made regarding allergies or dietary needs. Always consult a physician or dietician for specific advice and questions.
Could you bake these instead of searing them?
Hey, Jane! I’m not entirely sure, here — we’ve never actually tried baking these. My main concern would be that the flatbread would end up drying out rather than getting that nice, crispy “crust.” But in terms of getting it cooked, I think baking should technically get the job done — just maybe not quite as well as searing might. If you do end up trying to bake them, I would be interested to hear the results you get! ~Amy
So I haven’t made these. But I’ve made a baked beef taquito recipe that’s very similar. It’s just ground beef and cheese wrapped into a little burrito then baked. The baking sealed the tortilla up and was sufficiently crispy. I can’t speak to how it compares to searing, but it was crisp and delicious. Hope this helps!
Hey, Danielle! That IS super helpful (for us and for our readers)! 🙂 Thanks so much for the tips! ~Amy
Love the idea of using shredded chicken. Would love to know how you make your shredded chicken. Mine always comes out so dry.
Hi, Dawn! 🙂 So glad you like this recipe! Like we said on the recipe card, our super-easy hack for making shredded chicken is just two words: rotisserie chicken! My first guess as to why your your chicken turns out dry is that it’s slightly overcooked. This is a super common issue — chicken breast is an extremely lean cut, so it’s easy to dry it out as you cook it. It’s a delicate balance getting the chicken to a point where it’s safe to eat, but still nice and juicy. Using a rotisserie chicken is super quick and easy, and takes the risk of ending up with dry meat out of the equation. If you’d prefer to cook your own chicken, I’d suggest investing in a high-quality meat thermometer to make sure you cook your chicken to that “sweet spot” between dangerously under-cooked and unappealingly overcooked. If all else fails, in this particular recipe you’ve also got a decent amount of “wiggle room” for dry chicken — there’s a ton of sauce in the wrap mixing with the chicken, which can definitely help improve meat that’s a bit dry. Hope that’s helpful! Let us know what ends up working for you! 🙂 ~Amy
This looks amazing can’t wait to cook it ? hope u don’t mind I’m using for an assessment but I should get a for sure if I use this recipe
I don’t mind at all, Jaime – I’m honored and delighted! And I’m sending lots of good vibes for that “A” for sure!! 🙂 ~Shelley
This recipe spuds and looks amazing ? I’m going to use it for my healthy lunch for teenagers assessment ??????
Oh Jaime, I’m so thrilled that you’re using this recipe for your assessment – that really makes my morning! Feeding kiddos and families nutritiously (but also quickly) was really the impetus for the whole launch of this blog – it’s the entire goal of what we’re trying to accomplish here at THK! And as a mom of two super-busy, active and athletic teenagers, I know how important it is that they have plenty of high-quality fuel all throughout the day to power up those busy, growing bodies! Good luck on your assessment! I hope these Chicken Parmesan Wraps are as much of a hit for you as they always are here at my house! ~Shelley
I hope this works well for my assessment it looks and sounds really good ??????