Enjoy crispy tortilla melts packed with strips of tender grilled chicken, spicy pepperoni, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Smothered in classic pizza sauce, these high-protein wraps are browned until golden and served hot, delivering all the flavors of your favorite pizza in convenient, hand-held form. Perfect for quick lunches or satisfying dinners, this dish comes together in minutes and is sure to satisfy everyone at the table. Simply grill, assemble, toast, and serve for an irresistibly melty and savory meal.
Chicken and Pepperoni Pizza Melts are an anytime answer for cravings when you want hearty comfort food that delivers serious flavor and a satisfying dose of protein. Melty mozzarella, strips of juicy grilled chicken, zesty pizza sauce, and crispy pepperoni all wrapped up in a golden toasted tortilla create a pizza-inspired meal you can eat with your hands. This one is a lifesaver for busy nights and picky eaters alike.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Easy to make in under thirty minutes
Higher in protein thanks to chicken and protein tortillas
Uses familiar storebought ingredients from nearly any grocery store
Customizable for kids and adults with your favorite sauce or cheese
I remember making these on a super hectic Tuesday night when everyone wanted something fun and different for dinner. They disappeared from the table before I even sat down with my own plate.
Ingredients
Frozen chicken burger patties: These cook quickly and stay juicy Choose a brand with minimal fillers for best flavor
Large protein tortilla wraps: These boost the protein and hold their shape well during toasting Look for wraps that list protein in the nutrition facts if possible
Shredded mozzarella cheese: Delivers that classic gooey pizza melt Look for whole milk mozzarella for extra melt and flavor
Pizza sauce: Adds the essential tomato tang that ties everything together I like a traditional or spicy sauce with no sugar added
Pepperoni slices: These bring the smoky salty kick and get crisp around the edges in the skillet Use a higher quality pepperoni with visible marbling
Step-by-Step Instructions
Prepare the Chicken Patties:
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the frozen chicken burger patties Let them cook for about six minutes untouched so they get a nice sear Flip and continue cooking until both sides are golden and the internal temperature is at least one hundred sixty five degrees Transfer to a cutting board and let them rest for a minute
Slice the Chicken:
Cut each patty into six strips so every bite is layered with chicken This shape fits well inside the tortilla and makes for even melting
Assemble the Melts:
Lay all three tortillas flat on your work surface Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella down the center of each tortilla Top the cheese layer with six strips of chicken per tortilla Spread a spoonful or two of pizza sauce over the chicken then arrange six pepperoni slices on top Finish with the remaining mozzarella
Fold and Toast the Melts:
Fold the sides of each tortilla over the filling to make a sealed wrap Heat a clean skillet over medium-low and set the wraps seam side down Toast for five minutes until golden and crisp then carefully flip and toast the other side for another five minutes until all the cheese is melted and the outside is deeply browned
Slice and Serve:
Transfer the wraps onto a cutting board and let them rest for one minute Slice each in half on a diagonal This makes them easy to pick up and the cheese stays inside Serve hot for maximum gooeyness
