Chicken Caesar Wrap Recipe

This Chicken Caesar Wrap recipe takes everything you love about the salad — the juicy chicken, creamy dressing, fresh romaine, and Parmesan — and bundles it into a tortilla for a mess-free lunch. It’s ready in 10 minutes, super flexible, and great for using up leftover chicken. No fancy stuff, just easy and solid.

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Quick Summary

• Prep time: 5 mins
• Cook time: 5 mins
• Flavor: creamy, salty, fresh
• Great for: packed lunches, last-minute meals, no-heat dinners

Why I Like This Recipe

I was standing in front of my fridge, fully in “what can I throw in a tortilla” mode. Found some chicken, romaine, and leftover Caesar — boom. Honestly didn’t expect much, but it hit all the right notes: salty, creamy, cold, crunchy. Might’ve made two in a row.

Ingredients

• 4 (10-inch) flour or whole wheat tortillas
• ½ cup Caesar dressing, plus more for serving
• 4 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
• 16 oz cooked chicken, shredded or sliced
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

How To Make Chicken Caesar Wrap

1. Lay it all out: Tortillas go flat on the counter. Spread 2 tbsp of Caesar dressing down the center of each one.
2. Layer the good stuff: Add 1 cup of shredded lettuce, 4 oz of chicken, and ¼ cup of Parmesan to each wrap. Keep it centered so it rolls up easier.
3. Wrap it up: Fold like a burrito — tuck the sides, roll it tight. Wrap in wax paper or foil if you’re not eating it right away.
4. Chill if needed: If making ahead, pop them in the fridge. Cut in half when you’re ready to eat, and don’t skip the extra Caesar on the side for dipping.

Tips for Success

• Warm the tortillas slightly so they don’t crack.
• Go light on the dressing if you’re not eating it immediately — nobody likes soggy wraps.
• Leftover rotisserie chicken works perfectly here.
• Shred the lettuce fine so it wraps easier and doesn’t poke through.

Storage and Reheating

• Fridge: Best eaten the day they’re made. If storing, keep wrapped in wax paper or foil in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
• Freezer: Not recommended — lettuce + dressing + freezer = not a good time.
• Meal Prep Tip: Keep all the components separate until the night before or morning of. Wrap it up fresh and you’re good.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I use bagged Caesar salad mix?
  Totally. It makes things even easier — just don’t overdo the dressing.
• What kind of chicken works best?
  Anything cooked. Grilled, rotisserie, leftover roast — whatever you’ve got lying around.
• Do I need to warm the tortillas?
  It helps them stay soft and makes rolling easier, but not a must.
• Is Parmesan the only cheese that works here?
  It’s the classic choice, but if you’re out, use what you’ve got — even feta works in a pinch.
• Can I add extras?
  Sure. Chopped bacon, avocado, hard-boiled egg — whatever makes you happy.

Common Mistakes and How to Dodge Them

• Using cold, stiff tortillas: They’ll tear. Warm them for 10–15 seconds in the microwave first — makes rolling way easier.
• Overstuffing the wrap: It’s tempting, but don’t do it. If it’s bursting open, you went too far. Save the rest for a second wrap.
• Skipping the extra dressing on the side: Don’t underestimate the power of a good dunk. That extra Caesar sauce pulls everything together.
• Adding too much wet stuff early: Dressing + juicy chicken can make tortillas soggy fast. Add dressing right before wrapping if possible.
• Leaving it in the fridge too long: This is a day-of kind of wrap. Past that, the lettuce wilts and the tortilla softens too much.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 457 kcal
• Total Fat: 31g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Cholesterol: 114mg
• Sodium: 850mg
• Potassium: 408mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 4g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 2g
• Protein: 39g