Description

This Chicken Caesar Wrap features tender cooked chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, and homemade croutons tossed in a creamy, tangy lemony Caesar dressing. Wrapped in warm tortillas, it’s a delicious and satisfying handheld meal perfect for lunch or a light dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Croutons

2 cups cubed bread (sourdough or ciabatta recommended)
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

For the Lemony Caesar Dressing

2 cloves garlic
juice of 1 large lemon
3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

For the Wraps

2 large burrito-sized tortillas
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, chopped into bite-sized pieces (rotisserie or leftover chicken works well)
The cooled homemade croutons
1/4 of a small red onion, very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

Make the Croutons: Preheat your oven to 375℉ (190℃) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the cubed bread onto the sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle Italian seasoning, garlic powder, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Toss gently to coat all bread cubes well. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the croutons are golden brown and toasty. Allow to cool completely — they will crisp up as they cool.
Prepare the Lemony Caesar Dressing: In a small blender or food processor, combine garlic cloves, lemon juice, Greek yogurt, grated parmesan, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, prepared horseradish, olive oil, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Blend until the dressing is completely smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Toss the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, cooked chicken pieces, cooled croutons, thinly sliced red onion, and grated parmesan cheese. Add your desired amount of the lemony Caesar dressing and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Assemble the Wraps: Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable. Divide the dressed salad mixture evenly between the two tortillas. Fold and roll them like burritos, then cut each wrap in half. Serve immediately with extra dressing on the side for dipping if desired.

Notes

Use day-old bread for the best crouton texture.
Leftover rotisserie chicken works perfectly to save prep time.
The dressing has a fresh lemon twist, so adjust lemon juice according to your preference for acidity.
Warm tortillas briefly in a skillet or microwave to make wrapping easier.
For a gluten-free option, substitute tortillas and bread accordingly.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Lunch
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Lemony Caesar Dressing, homemade croutons, chicken wrap recipe, easy lunch wraps, healthy wraps