✨ Mediterranean Cheesy Chicken Roll-Ups (Christmas Favorite!)
Creamy • Cheesy • Golden • Addictive
These are soft tortillas filled with creamy herbed chicken and cheese, rolled tight, then baked until bubbly and golden.
⭐ Ingredients (Makes 10–12 roll-ups)
For the Chicken Filling
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2 cups cooked shredded chicken
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1 cup shredded mozzarella (or Greek kasseri/low-moisture)
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1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
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1/2 cup Greek yogurt
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1/3 cup feta, crumbled (optional but VERY Mediterranean)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp oregano
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1/2 tsp paprika
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
For Assembly
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10–12 small flour tortillas (or low-carb tortillas)
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1–1½ cups shredded mozzarella or Monterey jack for topping
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Extra parsley for garnish
🧑🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Mediterranean creamy chicken filling
In a bowl, mix together:
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Shredded chicken
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Cream cheese
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Greek yogurt
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Feta
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Mozzarella
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Garlic
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Olive oil
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Lemon juice
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Oregano, paprika, salt, pepper
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Fresh parsley
Mix until creamy and well combined.
2. Warm the tortillas
Warm tortillas for 10–15 seconds so they roll without cracking.
3. Fill & Roll
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Add 2–3 tablespoons of filling onto each tortilla.
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Roll tightly like a taquito.
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Place seam-side-down in a baking dish or sheet pan.
4. Add cheese on top
Sprinkle generously with shredded cheese.
5. Bake
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes until:
✔ Golden
✔ Crispy on edges
✔ Cheese melted + bubbly
Broil 1 minute for extra browning.
6. Garnish
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Sprinkle fresh parsley
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Optional: drizzle with garlic yogurt sauce or tzatziki
🍽️ Serving Suggestions (Mediterranean Style)
Pair with:
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Tzatziki
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Roasted tomato dipping sauce
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Creamy garlic yogurt dip
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Marinated olives
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Greek village salad
❤️ Why It’s So Addictive
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Creamy filling
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Stretchy melted cheese
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Crispy golden edges
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Warm spices + lemon + feta = flavor bomb
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Easy to eat, easy to hide from your family 😂
📦 Meal Prep Tip
These freeze perfectly.
Bake halfway (10 minutes), freeze, then re-bake for holiday chaos control.
