Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps

These delicious chicken Caesar wraps are perfect for busy families who want something fresh and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. Kids and adults both love the creamy Caesar flavor wrapped up in a soft tortilla, and you get a complete meal that’s ready in just 15 minutes!

Recipe Details

Timing & Servings: Active Time: 15 minutes, Total Time: 15 minutes, Serves: 4 people.

Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free, Diabetes-Friendly, Nut-Free, High-Protein.

Nutrition Facts (per serving): 447 Calories, 13g Fat, 42g Carbs, 38g Protein.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Romaine lettuce hearts and/or lacinato kale: You’ll need 5 cups chopped up. I love mixing both for extra color and texture, but you can use just one if that’s what you have on hand!

Cooked chicken breast: 2 cups chopped up works perfectly. Use rotisserie chicken from the store to save time, or leftover grilled chicken from last night’s dinner.

Yogurt-based Caesar dressing: You’ll need ½ cup of the good stuff. Look for brands like Bolthouse Farms in the produce section – it’s lighter than regular Caesar but still super tasty.

Grated Parmesan cheese: 2 tablespoons adds that perfect cheesy flavor. Fresh grated tastes best, but the pre-grated stuff works great too.

Garlic-and-cheese seasoned croutons: ½ cup coarsely crushed gives you that satisfying crunch. Any brand you like will work wonderfully.

Parmesan crisps: ¼ cup coarsely crushed adds even more crunch and cheese flavor. You can find these near the crackers or make your own.

Whole-wheat tortillas: 4 large 10-inch tortillas work best for wrapping. Regular flour tortillas are fine too if that’s what you prefer.

How to Make Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps

Step 1: Grab a large bowl and toss together your chopped romaine and kale with the chicken, Caesar dressing, and grated Parmesan. If you’re using kale, massage the dressing into the leaves with your hands for about 30 seconds to make them tender. Then fold in your crushed croutons and Parmesan crisps gently so they don’t get too soggy.

Step 2: Lay one tortilla flat on your cutting board. Spoon about 1½ cups of the salad mixture right into the center. Roll it up just like you would a burrito, tucking in the sides as you go. Cut it in half diagonally if you want, then repeat with the other three tortillas.

Easy and Quick Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps Version

Want to make this even faster? You bet you can! Use a bag of pre-chopped Caesar salad kit and just add your cooked chicken and extra croutons. Skip the kale and just use the romaine that comes in the kit. You’ll have lunch ready in about 5 minutes flat!

Serving Ideas

These wraps are already a complete meal with protein, veggies, and carbs all wrapped up together. Serve them with some crunchy baby carrots or sweet cherry tomatoes on the side. A handful of baked chips or some fresh fruit makes it feel like a real feast.

Storage

These wraps are best eaten right away, but you can make them up to 4 hours ahead if you need to. Wrap each one tightly in plastic wrap and keep them in the fridge. The romaine might get a little soft, but they’ll still taste great.

Substitutions

No cooked chicken? Try leftover turkey or even canned tuna instead. Don’t have Caesar dressing? Ranch dressing works really well too. You can swap the whole wheat tortillas for regular flour ones, or even use large lettuce leaves for a low-carb version.

Pro Tips

• Keep it crunchy: Add the croutons and Parmesan crisps right before serving so they stay nice and crispy.
• Massage that kale: If you’re using kale, really work that dressing in with your hands. It makes such a difference in texture!
• Roll tight: When you’re wrapping, pull the tortilla tight as you roll. This keeps everything from falling out when you eat it.
• Make ahead tip: You can prep all your ingredients separately and just assemble when you’re ready to eat.

FAQs

Can I make these wraps the night before?

You can, but I’d recommend keeping the dressing separate until you’re ready to eat. The romaine will get soggy if it sits in dressing too long. Assemble everything else and just add the dressing right before wrapping!

What if I can’t find yogurt-based Caesar dressing?

No worries at all! Regular Caesar dressing works just fine. You could also mix some Greek yogurt with regular Caesar to lighten it up yourself.

Can I use a different type of lettuce?

Sure! Iceberg lettuce, butter lettuce, or even spinach would work great. Just pick whatever looks fresh and crisp at the store.

How do I keep the wraps from getting soggy?

The key is not overdressing the salad and adding the crunchy bits right before you wrap. Also, eat them within a few hours of making them for the best texture.

I hope you love these easy Caesar wraps as much as my family does! They’re such a lifesaver on busy days. Let me know how yours turn out – I always love hearing about your cooking adventures!