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Chicken Caesar Wrap

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3. Step-by-Step Visual Guide

In Part 3 of making Chicken Caesar Wrap, let’s walk through the hands-on cooking technique so your texture turns out restaurant-worthy at home.

Chicken Caesar Wrap — Step-by-Step Visual Guide (Page 3)
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Start by cooking the chicken—I like to grill it for a smoky char, but a skillet works just as well. While it rests, toss the romaine with a little dressing so every leaf is coated but not soggy. Warming the tortillas makes them pliable and prevents cracking when you roll.

Layering is key: spread the dressing on the tortilla first, then add the chicken, then the dressed lettuce, and finish with Parmesan and croutons. Fold the sides in and roll tightly—this keeps everything inside and makes for a neat, pretty wrap. Slice diagonally to show off those beautiful layers.

Head to Page 4 for my Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating Tips plus what to serve alongside this dish!

Chicken Caesar Wrap
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Chicken Caesar Wrap

This Chicken Caesar Wrap is creamy, crunchy, and packed with savory flavor—a cozy handheld dinner that feels like a treat any night of the week.

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Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time30 mins
Servings4 wraps
CourseMain Course
Calories480 kcal

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🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, until cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the chopped romaine with 1/4 cup of the Caesar dressing until well coated.
  3. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 20 seconds to make them pliable.
  4. Lay each tortilla flat and spread a thin layer of the remaining Caesar dressing down the center. Divide the sliced chicken, dressed romaine, shaved Parmesan, and crushed croutons evenly among the tortillas.
  5. Fold in the sides of each tortilla, then roll tightly from the bottom up to form a wrap. Slice in half diagonally and serve immediately.

👩🍳 Chef Elena’s Kitchen Notes & Storage

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in a bit of Caesar dressing for 30 minutes before cooking—it adds a lovely tang. Wraps can be stored in the fridge wrapped tightly in plastic for up to 2 days, but the croutons will soften, so add them fresh if you plan to store.

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Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 480 kcalProtein: 32gCarbs: 35gFat: 24gFiber: 4g
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Chef Elena Rossi

Ciao, I'm Elena! Trained in Florence and based in Chicago, I founded RecipesTo Kitchen (and our @recipestokitchen Pinterest community of 296,580+ monthly home cooks) to share foolproof weeknight dinners, cozy one-pot pastas, and bakery-style desserts that work on the very first try.