We all love a classic Caesar salad; it’s probably my favorite of all time. But it can be tricky to eat on the go or serve to a crowd easily. That’s when we decided to start making our chicken Caesar wraps for easy on the go eating or for packing into a lunchbox. They’re now a family favorite that’s requested over and over!
When it comes to cooking the chicken for these wraps, we love a quick-marinated grilled chicken, it takes no time to prep. But if you’re in a pinch, shredding a rotisserie chicken or using leftover chicken from dinner the night before are also two great options. We made sure when testing our recipe that it makes enough for four servings and can easily be doubled to feed the whole family!
If you love an easy sandwich recipe, our Italian sandwich and tuna sandwich are two other popular options.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- All your favorite Caesar salad ingredients – We made sure to fill the tortilla with lots of parmesan cheese, crisp lettuce, creamy caesar dressing, and even croutons for the crunch. Customize with as much or as little of each ingredient as you like!
- Make-ahead with ease – Prepare these wraps up to two days in advance for a quick option you can grab as you head out the door.
- Portable for any meal of the day – The ingredients stay inside the tortillas for a handheld meal you can bring with you on a picnic, to work, the options are endless. They’re also easy to make for a crowd.
Tips for Busy Cooks
We use a quick shortcut ingredient, store-bought Italian dressing, to marinate the chicken before grilling. It keeps the chicken moist and so flavorful.
Key Ingredient Notes
- Chicken breasts – I make a big batch of butterflied chicken at the beginning of the week to add to salads and wraps. It’s a quick and easy timesaver when life gets busy. If you don’t want to butterfly chicken, shredded chicken works great, too.
- Salad dressing – Italian dressing is used to flavor the chicken and keep it juicy. Then, we add Caesar dressing for a classic taste.
- Lettuce – Romaine lettuce works best, but you can swap it with any greens you have on hand.
- Parmesan – Use freshly shredded or shaved Parmesan for the best results.
- Croutons – Adds amazing texture and extra savory, garlic flavor.
- Flour wraps – I like to use 10-inch tortillas, but you can use 8-inch as well. Just be sure to adjust the amount of filling so the wraps aren’t too full.
How to make chicken Caesar wraps
Step 1: Marinate the chicken breasts in the Italian dressing for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
Step 2: Preheat your cast iron grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Once cooked, set them aside to cool slightly.
Step 3: When the chicken has cooled, dice into bite size pieces and prepare the wrap filling.
Step 4: In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons, black pepper, and diced chicken.
Step 5: Toss the salad until well combined. Lay out the flour wraps flat. Divide the chicken caesar salad mixture among the wraps, placing it down the center of each one.
Step 6: Roll up the wraps, folding in the sides as you go to encase the filling. Serve the wraps immediately, or wrap them in foil and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Expert Tips:
- Allow plenty of time to marinate. The key to creating tender, mouthwatering chicken is to allow plenty of time for the meat to absorb the dressing. For the best results, let it marinate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
- Do not overcook your chicken. This will make it dry or rubbery. Use a meat thermometer to check that the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and is safe to eat.
- Avoid overstuffing the wraps. Add just enough filling to the center of the wraps, this will make rolling easier and also prevent the wrap from breaking.
- For meal prep, cook the chicken in advance or use store-bought chicken. You can cook the chicken up to 3-4 days in advance. This makes for very quick assembly when you’re ready to eat. If you’re in a pinch, shredded rotisserie chicken works well too.
- Make it a meal! Potato chips, pasta salad, fresh fruit, soup, french fries, or coleslaw are all great options for serving with chicken Caesar wraps.
Storage and Make Ahead
Store leftover chicken Caesar salad wraps in the fridge for up to 2 days. For the best results, wrap them in foil to keep them fresh.
We do not recommend freezing this recipe, this will change the texture of the wraps. This is also a great make ahead recipe. You can cook the chicken in advance and keep the salad ingredients in the fridge. Then all you have to do is toss everything together and wrap it up!
FAQs
Wrapping your chicken Caesar wraps with foil will help prevent them from becoming soggy. You can also leave out the Caesar dressing, and serve it on the side as a dip.
These wraps are best enjoyed cold as the filling will become soggy if heated.
Yes, you can substitute other types of lettuce such as iceberg or butter lettuce if you prefer.
Yes, you could add sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, or even some crispy bacon for extra flavor and crunch.
Chicken Caesar Wraps
Equipment
- 2 Large bowls
- 1 cast iron grill pan or outdoor grill
- 1 meat thermometer
- 1 sharp knife
- 1 cutting board
- aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts butterflied
- ½ cup Italian dressing
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce Note 1
- ⅓ cup Caesar dressing
- ½ cup shaved Parmesan
- ½ cup croutons
- 1 teaspoon black pepper Note 2
- 4 10-inch flour wraps
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the Italian dressing for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat your cast iron grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Once cooked, set them aside to cool slightly.
- When the chicken has cooled, dice into bite size pieces and prepare the wrap filling. In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons, black pepper, and diced chicken. Toss until well combined.
- Lay out the flour wraps flat. Divide the chicken caesar salad mixture among the wraps, placing it down the center of each one.
- Roll up the wraps, folding in the sides as you go to encase the filling.
- Serve the wraps immediately, or wrap them in foil and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Notes
– Store leftover wraps in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
– For the best results, store them wrapped in foil to keep them fresh.
– I do not recommend freezing this recipe! Serving Suggestions: Potato chips, pasta salad, fresh fruit, soup, french fries, or coleslaw are all great options for serving with the chicken Caesar wraps.
Nutrition
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