Chicken Caesar Wraps with Crisp Romaine and Parmesan
By Emma Collins
Prep
15 min
Total
15 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
Heating the tortillas helps them hold in the filling when you fold them․ The Chicken Caesar Wraps recipe includes romaine lettuce‚ chicken‚ Parmesan cheese‚ croutons‚ and Caesar dressing wrapped in a flour tortilla․ These make a good lunch or dinner dish with a crunchy texture․
The ingredients are combined in a large bowl so that diced chicken‚ lettuce‚ dressing‚ freshly grated Parmesan cheese‚ and croutons are evenly distributed in the wrap․ Romaine hearts add crunch to other ingredients in the wrap․ Smaller croutons are easier to eat․ Flour tortillas and other wraps that are 10 inches in diameter are suggested because they are large enough to contain a complete serving of Caesar salad without the salad falling out of the sides of the wrap․
The tortillas are warm and ready to eat after 15 to 30 seconds of cooking on each side on medium heat․ Do not overcook or brown the tortillas․ Place a towel over the cooked tortillas to prevent them from drying out before adding the filling․ Common problems include serving cold tortillas and overfilling‚ which can lead to filling loss and torn tortillas․
Serve wraps whole or cut in half‚ with extra Caesar dressing on the side for dipping․ Fresh wraps are ideal; ingredients in the Caesar dressing‚ including lettuce and croutons‚ will wilt if the wraps are made ahead of time․ Prepare other wrap ingredients ahead of time․ Make and roll wraps immediately before serving for the best texture․
Why you'll love this recipe
- Briefly warming tortillas makes them more pliable for wrapping around burrito fillings and less likely to tear at the folds․
- Tortillas briefly warmed in this way work well for wrapping Caesar salad filling․
- Mixing the salad with dressing before adding other ingredients helps distribute salad dressing across the chicken‚ romaine lettuce‚ Parmesan cheese‚ and croutons instead of leaving dry spots․
- Romaine hearts are firm enough to use in a wrap․ The dressing sticks to romaine and chicken leaves․
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese blends better with the other salad ingredients and offers more consistent flavor than chunks of previously grated cheese․
- Ten-inch tortillas are big enough to fold the edges inward and then roll to prevent the filling from falling out․
- Pre-packaging the components can save time when making salad․ Adding croutons and romaine just before serving can help them stay crunchy․
Ingredients
- •3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- •1 ½ cups chopped cooked chicken (grilled, fried, or rotisserie)
- •⅓ cup Caesar dressing
- •⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- •½ cup homemade croutons
- •kosher salt (to taste)
- •freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- •4 flour tortillas or wraps (10-inch)
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, chopped cooked chicken, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, and croutons. Toss well with tongs, season with salt and pepper to taste, and add more dressing if desired. Set aside.
- 2
Warm the tortillas in a large pan over medium heat for 15 to 30 seconds per side, just until pliable. Place them on a plate and cover with a kitchen towel to keep warm. Alternatively, warm them in the microwave between paper towels for 15 to 30 seconds.
- 3
Place the tortillas on a clean surface. Divide the Caesar salad mixture between them, placing it in the center. Fold in opposite sides, roll up burrito-style, and secure with a toothpick if desired. Cut in half or serve whole.
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Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
397
Protein
27g
Fat
19g
Carbs
28g
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