Description
A quick, budget-friendly, and customizable chicken Caesar wrap that uses leftover chicken and pantry staples, perfect for busy school mornings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (or 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken)
- 6 large flour tortillas (12-inch)
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped and dried thoroughly
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon oil (for cooking raw chicken)
- Salt (to taste)
- Optional: ½ cup croutons, ¼ cup bacon bits, hot sauce
Instructions
- If using raw chicken, pat dry and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain. If using rotisserie chicken, skip to step 2.
- Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the sliced or shredded chicken with Caesar dressing until coated but not swimming. Add parmesan cheese and toss again.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for 15 seconds per side or microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel for 15 seconds to make them pliable.
- Lay a warm tortilla flat. Spread a generous layer of the dressed chicken mixture down the center, leaving a 2-inch border on the sides and bottom.
- Add a handful of chopped romaine lettuce on top of the chicken. Add optional croutons or bacon if desired.
- Fold the bottom edge up over the filling, then fold the left and right sides in. Roll tightly away from you.
- Slice the wrap in half diagonally with a sharp knife. Serve immediately or wrap tightly in foil for packing.
Notes
Ensure lettuce and chicken are dry to prevent soggy wraps. Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent tearing. Do not freeze these wraps as the lettuce will turn to mush. Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days if assembled the night before.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
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