Description
A quick, tasty, and protein-packed chicken Caesar wrap perfect for make-ahead school lunches. Easy to customize and kid-approved, this wrap keeps mornings stress-free and lunches delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (about 300g), shredded or diced
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup Caesar dressing (120ml)
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated (25g)
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch / 25cm)
- 1 cup croutons, crushed (30g)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15ml)
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional add-ins: diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, crispy bacon bits
Instructions
- Shred or dice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Chop the romaine lettuce and grate the Parmesan cheese. Squeeze fresh lemon juice if using.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken with about half of the Caesar dressing. Toss gently until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Add the chopped romaine, grated Parmesan, and a light sprinkle of black pepper. Toss gently again, adding the lemon juice to brighten flavors without wilting the lettuce.
- Lay out the tortillas on a clean surface. Warm them slightly in the microwave or on a skillet for 10 seconds if desired to make rolling easier.
- Divide the chicken and lettuce mixture evenly between the tortillas, placing it in the center. Sprinkle crushed croutons over the top for crunch. Fold in the sides and roll tightly from the bottom up like a burrito.
- Wrap each assembled wrap tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper for easy transport or storage.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. For best texture, add croutons just before eating if prepping ahead.
Notes
[‘Do not overdress the filling to avoid soggy wraps.’, ‘Crush croutons last minute or add just before eating for maximum crunch.’, ‘Warm tortillas briefly to prevent cracking when rolling.’, ‘Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add juiciness.’, ‘Toss lettuce with lemon juice to keep it fresh longer.’, ‘Wrap tightly and chill to help flavors meld and keep the wrap intact.’, ‘For gluten-free, use gluten-free tortillas or large lettuce leaves as wraps.’, ‘For dairy-free, use dairy-free Caesar dressing and skip Parmesan or substitute with nutritional yeast.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 380
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 28
Keywords: chicken wrap, Caesar wrap, school lunch, make-ahead lunch, easy lunch, kid-friendly, portable lunch, chicken Caesar