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