Description
Quick Chicken Caesar Wrap recipe, perfect for a speedy lunch. Enjoy juicy chicken, crisp romaine, and a zesty Caesar dressing all wrapped up. Homemade goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- Crisp Wrap Elements:
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- Protein Powerhouse:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, sliced or shredded
- Zesty Dressing Essentials:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Flavorful Add-ins:
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/4 cup crushed croutons (optional)
Instructions
- Whip Up the Zesty Caesar Dressing:: This is where the magic really begins for your Chicken Caesar Wrap! In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, grated Parmesan, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until everything is smooth and creamy. Season with a good pinch of black pepper. Taste it! Does it need more lemon? More garlic? This is your chance to adjust it to your liking. I always go a little heavy on the lemon; it just makes it sing!
- Prep Your Chicken:: If your chicken isn’t already cooked, get it ready. I usually grill or pan-fry a couple of chicken breasts, seasoning them simply with salt and pepper. Once cooked through and cooled slightly, slice or shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Honestly, leftover rotisserie chicken is a total lifesaver for this Chicken Caesar Wrap – just pull it apart! This step is where I sometimes get impatient and cut the chicken too big, making it harder to wrap later. Learn from my mistakes!
- Get Your Greens Ready for the Chicken Caesar Wrap:: Wash your romaine lettuce thoroughly and then, this is critical, dry it completely! A salad spinner is your best friend here. I’ve had wraps go soggy because of wet lettuce, and it’s just sad. Chop the romaine into smaller, manageable pieces that will fit nicely into your tortilla. I like to imagine each piece getting perfectly coated in dressing later; it’s a vision!
- Warm Those Tortillas:: This step makes all the difference for a flexible, easy-to-roll Chicken Caesar Wrap. Briefly warm your flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 15-20 seconds per side, or microwave them for 10-15 seconds. They’ll become softer and much less likely to crack when you fold them up. I once skipped this and had a tortilla tear right down the middle – talk about a kitchen disaster!
- Assemble Your Chicken Caesar Wrap:: Lay a warmed tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread a generous (but not too generous, remember my explosion story?) layer of your homemade Caesar dressing down the center. Top with a handful of your chopped romaine lettuce, then an even layer of your cooked chicken pieces. If you’re using crushed croutons, sprinkle them on now for that extra crunch. I sometimes get a little messy here, but hey, that’s part of the fun of home cooking!
- Roll and Enjoy Your Chicken Caesar Wrap:: Now for the grand finale! Fold in the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then starting from the bottom, tightly roll the tortilla upwards, tucking everything in as you go. You want it snug, like a little burrito. Slice your Chicken Caesar Wrap in half, if you like, and serve immediately. The crispness of the lettuce, the tang of the dressing, the savory chicken – it all comes together beautifully. It smells so fresh and zesty; pure bliss!