Chicken Caesar Wrap with Homemade Dressing

Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps are a delicious choice for a quick work lunch or a light dinner. They combine juicy diced chicken, crisp lettuce, crunchy croutons, shredded Parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes, and a creamy homemade Caesar dressing made without raw eggs. The ingredients can be prepared in advance, making it easy to assemble fresh wraps whenever you’re ready to eat.

Quick Recipe Overview

Time: Allow about 35 minutes to cook and dice the chicken if you’re not using rotisserie chicken, around 10 minutes to prepare the homemade Caesar dressing, and another 10 minutes to assemble the wraps.

Ingredients: Cooked chicken, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, croutons, large tortillas, and homemade Caesar dressing made with lemon juice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, anchovies, garlic, oil, and Parmesan.

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Preparing this recipe involves cooking and chopping the chicken along with making the Caesar dressing. For a faster and simpler option, use rotisserie chicken and your favorite store-bought Caesar dressing.

Ingredients

The main ingredients for these Chicken Caesar Wraps include cooked chicken, crisp lettuce, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, crunchy croutons, large flour tortillas, and homemade Caesar dressing. The complete ingredient list with exact quantities can be found in the recipe card.

Substitutions

Diced Chicken – You can use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience. Alternatively, cook and dice chicken breast before preparing the wraps. If you prefer a different protein, tuna can also work well in a Caesar-style wrap.

Croutons – Croutons give the wraps a satisfying crunch, but they can be left out if preferred. For extra texture, try replacing them with thinly sliced bell peppers or other crunchy vegetables.

Homemade Caesar Dressing – This dressing uses mayonnaise instead of raw eggs, although mayonnaise itself contains egg. It combines lemon juice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, anchovies, garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese. If you don’t like anchovies, simply leave them out. Avocado oil or another mild oil can be used instead of olive oil.

Large Flour Tortillas – Use large burrito-sized flour tortillas for easy wrapping. Egg white wraps can also be used as an alternative.

How to Make Chicken Caesar Wrap

Make the Caesar Dressing

Add lemon juice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, anchovies, and garlic to a bowl and whisk until smooth. Slowly pour in the olive oil while continuing to whisk until the dressing is well combined. Mix in Parmesan cheese, then season with salt and pepper according to your taste.

Mix the Filling

Place the chopped chicken, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and croutons in a large bowl. Add the Caesar dressing and toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated.

Assemble

Place a large tortilla on a flat surface and spoon a generous amount of the chicken Caesar mixture near one edge. Fold in the sides and roll the tortilla tightly, similar to a burrito. Toothpicks can be used to keep the wrap securely closed if needed.

Serve

For an extra refreshing texture and flavor, refrigerate the assembled wraps for about 20 minutes before serving, although this is optional. Serve them with additional Caesar dressing on the side for dipping.