Chicken Caesar Wrap
Warming the tortilla briefly before rolling keeps it pliable enough to wrap tightly without cracking down the middle.
Serves
4
Prep
15 minutes
Cook
10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup croutons, roughly crushed
Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken breast generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- 3
Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- 4
In a large bowl, toss the chopped romaine with the Caesar dressing and Parmesan until well coated.
- 5
Warm each tortilla for about 15–20 seconds per side in a dry skillet or for 10 seconds in the microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel — this makes the tortilla more pliable and less likely to tear or crack when rolled.
- 6
Lay a warmed tortilla flat and place a portion of the dressed lettuce mixture slightly below the center, leaving room at the bottom and sides to fold.
- 7
Top with a portion of the sliced chicken and a sprinkle of crushed croutons.
- 8
Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll tightly from the bottom up, tucking the filling in as you go to keep it compact.
- 9
Slice each wrap in half on a diagonal and serve immediately.
Chef's Tip — Keep the dressed lettuce and any wet ingredients slightly below the center of the tortilla, not spread edge to edge — this makes it far easier to fold the sides in without filling spilling out.
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