Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap

Name: Chicken Caesar Wrap Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 275 min
Ingredients: 2 cups Lemon Basil Chicken recipe (<-click for recipe OR 2 cups any shredded, cooked chicken); 6 slices bacon cooked, (chopped); 3 cups Romaine lettuce, (chopped); 2/3 cup cherry tomatoes, (halved); 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup garlic herb croutons; 1/2 cup Caesar salad dressing (; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 5 burrito size (10-12 inch) flour tortillas

Make everyone’s favorite Caesar Salad into a meal with fresh, crunchy, cool and creamy Chicken Caesar Wraps – your family will go crazy over these! They’re kid-approved, light yet satisfying, and easy to make with marinate-and-grill Lemon Basil Chicken or use rotisserie chicken for the ultimate quick lunch or dinner on your table, in just 20 minutes!

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This is the Best Chicken Caesar Wrap Recipe

LEMON BASIL CHICKEN. The best chicken wraps start with the best chicken!
SHORTCUT CHICKEN. Of course, you can use rotisserie chicken too.
BACON.BACON.BACON
HOMEMADE DRESSING. Use store-bought or hypnotic creamy, bright, tangy, garlicky, homemade Caesar dressing!
CRUNCH WRAPS. Enjoy them plain, or toast in a skillet or air fryer (without any oil) for that satisfying crunch!
CUSTOMIZABLE. Add or omit whatever you like!

Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap ingredients

Use homemade ingredients, shortcut ingredients, (section below), or a combo! (Full measurements in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.)

Chicken: Chicken breasts or thighs are marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, basil, oregano, garlic, onion, and red pepper flakes.
Lettuce: Use Romaine lettuce for its crunchy freshness.
Bacon: Use thick-cut bacon when possible for maximum crunch or turkey bacon.
Tomatoes: Halved cherry or grape tomatoes are ideal because they are juicy and sweet without being overly watery like other tomatoes.
Parmesan cheese: Look for imported Parmigiano-Reggiano from Italy, as opposed to domestic Parmesan which pales in comparison (they will be labeled Parmigiano-Reggiano and Parmesan).
Croutons: I recommend garlic herb croutons, as opposed to plain, for depth of flavor.
Seasonings: Minimal seasonings of garlic powder and pepper are required because the chicken, croutons dressing are highly flavorful.
Caesar salad dressing: This marries all of the flavors together with its bright, tangy, garlicky, umami creaminess. I highly recommend my homemade Caesar dressing it blows store-bought versions out of the water!

chicken caesar wrap ingredient shortcuts

Combine homemade ingredients with shortcuts when needed!

Chicken: Rotisserie chicken.
Lettuce: Pre-chopped lettuce or salad.
Bacon: Microwavable bacon or bacon bits.
Parmesan cheese: Refrigerated pre-shredded.
Croutons: Store-bought.
Dressing: Store-bought.

showing ingredients for chicken Caesar Wrap lined on the table: grilled chicken, Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, croutons, bacon, Parmesan and Caesar dressing

WHAT TORTILLAS ARE BEST FOR CHICKEN WRAPS?

Burrito size (10 or 12 inch) thin or uncooked tortillas are best for chicken wraps. Avoid thick, tough and chewy tortillas that are completely opaque like the Mission brand.

THIN TORTILLAS

–They crisp up beautifully when toasted while still retaining a pleasant chewiness. They are almost translucent, light and tender, but not so thin that they easily tear when rolled.
–Where to buy: Often found in the bakery section at Sprouts, Whole Foods or Costco. I used the brand La Fe Tortilleria.

UNCOOKED TORTILLAS

-They are the most flavorful tortillas, easy to roll and toast up supremely crunchy, just be sure to cook before filling, and then toast.
–Where to buy: Found in the refrigerated section of many grocery stores as well as Costco.

showing how to make chicken Caesar wraps by adding grilled chicken, Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, Parmesan cheese and croutons to a bowl

chicken caesar wrap variations

Chicken: Use rotisserie chicken, any leftover chicken, grilled chicken marinade, buffalo chicken recipe, Italian chicken marinade, Greek chicken, lemon garlic chicken, etc.
Dressing: Use any dressing you like such as ranch or blue cheese – just don’t call them Chicken Caesar Wraps!
Greens: Swap the Romaine for your favorite greens, kale, or salad blend.
Avocado: Add chopped avocados for a creamy earthiness.
Vegetables: Add carrots, cucumbers, corn, bell peppers, etc.
Add onion: Thinly sliced red onions, pickled red onions or green onions.
Black olives: A salty bite for the olive lovers!
Make them spicy: Add jalapenos, red pepper flakes, hot sauce, etc.

WHAT OTHER WRAPS CAN I USE FOR CHICKEN WRAPS?

There are several options for chicken wraps to meet your dietary needs, just keep in mind, you’ll need to scale the filling so it fits the size of the “tortillas” you use:

1. Flatbread: Brands such as Flatout® Flatbread are great for meal prep because they are soft yet thicker than a traditional tortilla so they don’t get soggy easily. They comes in various flavors such as spinach, flax, multi-grain and even gluten free.

2. Gluten free: Flatout® Flatbread offers gluten free options as well!

3. Low carb: Choose from all veggie tortillas and several brands of low carb tortillas. Again, all of these tortillas are smaller, so you will need to scale the filling down. Some low carb tortilla brands include:

–Banderita Carb Counter Whole Wheat Tortillas
–La Tortilla Factory Low Carb Flour Tortillas (Keto friendly)
–Olé Xtreme Wellness® High Fiber Tortillas (Keto friendly)
–Maria & Ricardo’s KETO Tortillas (lots of flavor options) (Keto friendly)
–Guerrero Nutri-Ricas Carb Watch with Flaxseed, 8 ct Flour Tortillas
–Mama Lupe Low Carb Tortillas

How to make a Chicken Caesar Wrap

You will love how easily this chicken wrap recipe comes together! Let’s take a closer look with step-by-step photos (full recipe in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post):

1. Marinate chicken: Whisk all the marinade ingredients together and add the chicken. Marinate chicken for 4-12 hours in the refrigerator. You can prep the rest of the ingredients during this time.

showing how to make chicken Caesar wraps by marinating chicken breasts to grill

2. Cook chicken. Grill chicken undisturbed for for 5-7 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through. (An inserted thermometer should read 160 degrees F, then rise to 165 degrees with carryover.)

showing how juicy the grilled chicken is in chicken Caesar wraps

3. Combine filling. Add the cooked chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, croutons, bacon, Parmesan cheese and dressing to a large bowl and toss to evenly combine.

showing how to make Chicken Caesar Wrap by stirring chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, croutons and Parmesan together in a bowl

4. Assemble wrap. Place tortillas on a flat surface and add the filling towards the bottom third of the wrap. Wrap up burrito-style.

showing how to fold chicken Caesar wrap by adding filling to a tortilla

How do you fold a chicken Caesar wrap?

1. Fold each end of the tortilla bookending the ingredients in towards the center as if you were wrapping a present. Fold as tightly as possible without overlapping.
2. Keep your fingers on the top of the secured fold, while using your thumbs to fold the bottom over the ingredients and folded in tortilla edges.
3. Tightly roll the wrap towards you. The tighter you roll, the less flimsy the chicken wrap and less likely it is to fall apart.

HOW TO MAKE chicken WRAPS crispy

Caesar Chicken Wraps are exponentially better when crispy! The toasted, crunchy shell adds an extra layer of complex, nutty flavor. Plus, toasting the wraps doesn’t use any oil!

To toast chicken wraps in a skillet:
Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet or a nonstick skillet. Working 1-2 at a time, add the wraps seam side down and cook over medium-high heat, rotating the chicken wraps until each side is golden and crunchy.

To toast chicken wraps in the air fryer:
Working in batches, add the chicken wraps in a single layer in the air fryer basket without touching. Air fry at 400 degrees F for 7-9 minutes, or until crispy, flipping halfway through.

showing how to make chicken Caesar wrap crispy by toasting in a skillet

TIPS FOR making caesar chicken wrap

Follows these tips for the BEST Chicken Caesar Wraps!

Don’t skip pounding chicken breasts before marinating. This makes a world of difference in producing crazy tender chicken without a long marinating time.
Don’t cook the chicken cold. Let the chicken sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes for juicer, more evenly cooked chicken. This is the perfect time to get your filling ingredients ready.
Use large tortillas. The large tortillas will ensure your filling stays in one place! Anything smaller than 10 inches is very difficult to wrap, so you may need to make tacos instead.
Warm the tortillas: Cold tortillas are more likely to break and tear. Wrap the tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave for 20-30 seconds.
Wrap them one at a time: After you warm the tortillas, assemble the chicken wraps one at a time so you can keep the unused tortillas covered and warm.
Leave a border: Leave a couple inches around the filling as a buffer for enclosing and wrapping.
Prevent soggy wraps: Use less dressing if not consuming immediately. Serve remaining dressing as a dipping sauce.

How to serve this Chicken Caesar Wrap Recipe

Serve Caesar Chicken Wraps immediately after assembling for the freshest, crunchiest lettuce, bacon and croutons. I prefer my chicken wraps room temperature – just after they are toasted, so the outside is warm and crispy and the inside is still fresh but not chilled.

What’s a good side for chicken wraps?

These Chicken Caesar Wrap recipe is a complete meal in one! We also like to serve them with a simple fruit like grapes or cantaloupe and chips. If you’re looking for sides to impress, try serving them with:

Pasta Salad: Creamy Pasta Salad, Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad, Italian Pasta Salad, or Greek Orzo Pasta
Fruit Salad: Grape Salad, Watermelon Salad or Fruit Salad.

showing how to serve chicken Caesar wrap recipe by adding to a plate with chips

Meal Prep Caesar Chicken Wraps

Chicken Caesar Wraps are best enjoyed immediately, however, they are still make-ahead friendly with a few considerations:

To assemble 4-6 hours ahead of time for work or a picnic:

Go light on the dressing, then serve it as a dipping sauce on the side.
Toast the chicken wraps.

To serve throughout the week:

Refrigerate ingredients separately, then toss together for quick assembly.
Cooked chicken: will last up to 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
Vegetables: lettuce and tomatoes can be chopped and refrigerated in an separate containers.
Caesar dressing: can be made and refrigerated up to 2 weeks ahead of time.

Caesar Chicken Wrap storage

Caesar Chicken Wraps with all the filling ingredients are best enjoyed right away, but they will keep for up to 3 days, just know the lettuce and tortillas will soften. I suggest storing the wrap components separately for easy, fresh, as-good-as-new tasting assembly. See Meal Prep Section above.

Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap FAQs

How do you keep a chicken Caesar wrap from getting soggy?

To prevent a soggy Chicken Caesar Wrap, consume it immediately after adding the filling and rolling. If not consuming immediately, go light on the dressing, then serve it as a dipping sauce on the side. Toasting the wraps will also help prevent them from becoming soggy for a few hours.

Are Caesar wraps good for you?

Caesar wraps can provide a balanced combination of lean protein from chicken, fiber from lettuce, and calcium from Parmesan cheese. However, the nutritional value can vary depending on the specific ingredients and preparation methods used. For example, the Caesar dressing and tortilla can add extra calories, fat, and sodium.

For the healthiest Caesar wraps, use a lite Caesar, or my my Caesar dressing recipe swapping Greek yogurt for the mayonnaise and sour cream. Use less cheese, turkey bacon and choose a whole grain tortilla instead of a refined flour tortilla.

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Ingredients

FILLING

2 cups Lemon Basil Chicken recipe <-click for recipe OR 2 cups any shredded, cooked chicken
6 slices bacon cooked, chopped
3 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
2/3 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup garlic herb croutons
1/2 cup Caesar salad dressing <-click for the best homemade!
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

WRAPS

5 burrito size (10-12 inch) flour tortillas

Instructions

Chicken: Prepare Lemon Basil Chicken according to recipe directions (click HERE for recipe). Let rest 10 minutes before chopping. Chicken can be prepped 3-5 days ahead of time.
Filling: Add all of the Filling ingredients to a large bowl and toss to evenly combine.
Assemble: Place tortillas on a flat surface and add the filling towards the bottom third of the wrap in a line.
Wrap: Roll up tortillas burrito-style by folding the edges in next to the filling, folding up the bottom over the filling, then tightly rolling from the bottom, squeezing in any escaping filling as you roll. Place seam side down.
Toast (optional, recommended): Heat a cast iron skillet or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add wraps seam side down and toast, rotating as each side turns golden.

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Notes

Meal Prep and Storage

Chicken Caesar Wraps are best enjoyed immediately, however, they are still make-ahead friendly with a few considerations:

To assemble 4-6 hours ahead of time for work or a picnic: Go light on the dressing, then serve it as a dipping sauce on the side. Don’t skip toasting the wraps. Wrap individually in plastic wrap.
To serve throughout the week: Prepare and refrigerate ingredients separately, then toss together for quick assembly.
Storage: Assembled wraps will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, but the lettuce and tortillas will soften. The wraps are best assembled right before eating. The ingredients will store separately for up to 5 days.