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Chicken Caesar Wrap

Make easy and delicious Chicken Caesar Wraps! This classic recipe combines tender chicken, crisp romaine, Parmesan, croutons, and creamy Caesar dressing in a soft tortilla.

Ingredients

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Here is the complete list of ingredients for your Chicken Caesar Wraps, incorporating the specific quantities you provided:

  • 23 Romaine hearts, chopped (yielding about 68 cups)
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
  • ¾1 cup Caesar dressing (homemade or store-bought)
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for optional sprinkling
  • 11 ½ cups homemade croutons, preferably cut into slightly smaller pieces
  • 46 large (10-inch) tortillas or wraps
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

These quantities will create 4-6 generously filled, satisfying wraps.

Ensure your chicken is cooked and cooled, and croutons are ready before you start assembling

Instructions

Let’s assemble these delicious Chicken Caesar Wraps:

1. Prepare Salad Components:

  • If not already done, cook and chop or shred your chicken. Prepare homemade croutons and Caesar dressing if you’re going that route (highly recommended!).
  • Wash and thoroughly dry the Romaine hearts, then chop them into bite-sized pieces. Grate your Parmesan cheese if using a block.

2. Combine Salad Filling:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped Romaine lettuce, chopped cooked chicken, ¾ cup of the Caesar dressing (you can add more later if needed), ½ cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 to 1 ½ cups of croutons.
  • Using tongs, gently toss all the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the dressing. Be careful not to over-toss or bruise the lettuce too much.
  • Season the salad mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your taste. Give it a quick taste and add the remaining ¼ cup of dressing if you prefer a more heavily dressed salad. Set aside briefly.

3. Warm the Tortillas:

  • To make the tortillas soft and pliable for easy rolling without tearing, warm them gently:
    • Skillet Method: Heat a large, dry skillet over medium heat. Warm each tortilla for about 15 to 30 seconds per side, just until it’s softened.
    • Microwave Method: Stack the tortillas with a slightly damp paper towel between each one (or wrap the stack in damp paper towels). Microwave for 15 to 30 seconds, or until they are warmed through and soft.
  • Place the stack of warmed tortillas on a plate and cover them with a clean kitchen towel to keep them warm and prevent them from drying out while you assemble each wrap.

4. Assemble the Wraps:

  • Lay one warmed tortilla flat on a clean work surface.
  • Spoon an even portion of the prepared Chicken Caesar salad mixture down the center of the tortilla, leaving a small border (about 1-2 inches) at the edges. Arrange it slightly towards one side to make rolling easier. Avoid overfilling, or the wrap will be difficult to close.

5. Roll the Wraps Tightly:

  • Fold in the opposite short sides of the tortilla (about 1-2 inches) snugly over the ends of the filling.
  • Then, starting from the edge closest to you that has the bulk of the filling, tightly roll up the tortilla, burrito-style, tucking in the filling as you go to create a compact wrap.
  • If desired, you can secure the wrap by inserting a toothpick horizontally through the center seam.

6. Serve:

  • The wraps can be served whole or cut in half diagonally with a sharp knife.
  • Serve immediately for the best texture.

Quick, simple, and incredibly satisfying