Description
A quick and satisfying weeknight dinner that takes only 10 minutes of active time. These wraps combine shredded rotisserie chicken, crisp romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, and melted Parmesan in a warm tortilla, optionally pan-fried for extra crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (or leftover grilled chicken)
- 2 large heads romaine lettuce, washed, dried, and torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved and dried
- 1/2 cup croutons, slightly crushed
- 6–8 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for pan-frying)
- 1 lemon (for zest and juice)
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Shred the chicken and place it in a medium bowl. Add the Caesar dressing and toss until evenly coated. Let sit for a minute to meld flavors.
- Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce. Tear leaves into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside. Slightly crush the croutons.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side or microwave for 15 seconds wrapped in a damp paper towel until soft and pliable. Keep covered with a towel.
- Lay a warm tortilla flat. Place romaine leaves in the center, followed by the dressed chicken, tomatoes, croutons, and Parmesan.
- Zest half a lemon over the filling and squeeze a little juice over it. Season with freshly cracked black pepper.
- Fold the bottom of the tortilla up over the filling, tucking it in tightly. Fold in the sides and roll up from the bottom to form a tight wrap.
- Optional: Heat a skillet over medium heat with a thin layer of butter. Place wraps seam-side down and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook the other side for another minute.
- Serve immediately while warm, sliced in half diagonally.
Notes
Ensure lettuce and tomatoes are thoroughly dried to prevent soggy wraps. Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking. Do not overfill the wraps to avoid bursting. For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free dressing and skip the Parmesan or use nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 22
Keywords: chicken caesar wraps, quick dinner, rotisserie chicken recipes, weeknight meals, kid-friendly dinner, 10 minute meals, lunchbox ideas