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Chicken Caesar Wraps turn everything you love about a Caesar salad into a fast, handheld lunch. Tender chicken, crisp bacon, Parmesan, and crunchy croutons get tossed in creamy Caesar dressing and rolled into a soft tortilla. They come together in about 10 minutes and pack beautifully for lunchboxes.
More easy wraps to try: Buffalo Chicken Wrap | BLT Turkey Wraps | Chicken Club Lettuce Wraps
Before You Get Started
A wrap is mostly assembly, so a couple of small choices make the difference between crisp and soggy.
- Dress it right before eating. Caesar dressing wilts lettuce quickly, so toss the filling together just before you assemble.
- Warm the tortilla first. Ten to fifteen seconds in the microwave makes it pliable so it folds without cracking.
- Use any cooked chicken you have. Rotisserie, my Easy Crockpot Shredded Chicken, or leftover Grilled Chicken all work great.
RECIPE WALK-THROUGH
How to Make Chicken Caesar Wraps
See the recipe card below for full, detailed instructions
It is mostly assembly, so once your chicken is cooked you are about ten minutes from lunch.
Step 1: Make the Caesar Filling
In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine, cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, diced tomatoes, and Parmesan. Pour the Caesar dressing over the top and toss until everything is lightly coated.
Add fresh black pepper, then taste before adding any salt, since the dressing, bacon, and Parmesan already bring plenty.
Caesar Dressing: I use bottled dressing to keep things quick, but if you want to make your own, the dressing from my Caesar Salad works beautifully here.
Stir in roughly crumbled croutons last so they keep their crunch (my Homemade Garlic Herb Croutons are worth it if you have a few extra minutes).
Step 2: Warm and Fill the Tortilla
Lay a 12-inch flour tortilla flat and warm it in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds. A warm tortilla folds without tearing.
Pile the filling in a line down the center, leaving a little room at the edges so you can close it up.
Step 3: Roll and slice
Fold in the two short sides, then roll it up snugly like a burrito.
Stick a toothpick into each half to hold it together, then slice straight down the middle on the diagonal with a sharp serrated knife. The toothpicks keep the filling from sliding out.
- This wrap is one of my go-to picks in my Healthy Meal Ideas collection if you’re looking for easy, lighter meal ideas.
Serving Suggestions
One big wrap is filling enough to split between two people with a simple side. For an easy lunch, potato chips and pickles do the job.
If you want more of a picnic spread, a cold salad rounds it out:
Any of these can be made ahead, which keeps the whole lunch low effort.
Storage Tips
Make Ahead and Storage
Make ahead. You can prep all the components in advance, but wait to assemble until just before serving since the dressing wilts the lettuce. When packing for lunchboxes, keep the filling undressed and bring the dressing as a dip on the side.
Storing leftovers. Store the undressed components in airtight containers in the fridge and they will keep for several days. Here are my tips for how to store lettuce so it stays crisp.
Freezing. Not recommended. Lettuce and tomatoes turn watery once thawed, so these are best made fresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you keep a chicken Caesar wrap from getting soggy?
Dress the filling right before you eat. For packed lunches, keep the filling and dressing separate and toss them together when you are ready. Warming the tortilla briefly and stirring in the croutons last also helps everything stay crisp.
What is the best tortilla to use?
A 12-inch flour tortilla holds the filling without tearing. Warm it for a few seconds before rolling so it folds cleanly. A whole wheat or low-carb tortilla works well if you want a lighter wrap.
How do you fold a wrap so it holds together?
Pile the filling in a line down the center, fold in the two short sides first, then roll it up snugly like a burrito. A toothpick in each half keeps it closed while you slice.
More Easy Lunch Ideas
Chicken Caesar Wraps
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- ½ cup shredded or cubed cooked chicken
- 2 tablespoons bottled Caesar dressing
- 1 slice bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 tablespoon diced tomatoes
- ½ tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 large croutons roughly chopped
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 12-inch flour tortilla
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, romaine, Caesar dressing, bacon, tomatoes, Parmesan, and black pepper. Stir in the crumbled croutons.
- Warm the flour tortilla in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds so it folds easily.
- Lay the tortilla flat and pile the filling down the center. Fold in two sides, then roll up like a burrito.
- Stick a toothpick in each half, then slice in half on the diagonal with a serrated knife.
Notes
- Dress just before serving. Caesar dressing wilts lettuce, so toss and wrap right before eating.
- For lunchboxes, pack the filling undressed and bring the dressing as a dip on the side.
- Chicken options: rotisserie, shredded, or leftover grilled chicken all work.
- Make it lighter: use a whole wheat or low-carb tortilla, light dressing, and skip the bacon.
- Add croutons last, roughly crumbled, so they stay crunchy.
- Storage: keep undressed components in airtight containers in the fridge for several days. Freezing is not recommended.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer Kristin Maxwell of “Yellow Bliss Road” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. For accurate calorie counts and other nutritional values, we recommend running the ingredients through your preferred online nutritional calculator. Calories and other nutritional values can vary depending on which brands were used.
Sounds delicious! Could I freeze them for an even easier snack?
In my experience lettuce won’t freeze well.
Such a simple recipe yet so delicious! Must make again.
I need to try this one.