Chicken Caesar Wrap

Layered flavors with a clean finish, leaning on chicken and tortillas for depth. Rest a few minutes before slicing so the juices stay in.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Portable lunch in 20 minutes.
• Great for meal prep and lunchboxes.
• Familiar Caesar flavors everyone loves.
• Easy to scale up for a group.
• Kid-friendly.

Ingredient Notes

• Soft, large tortillas roll without splitting. Whole-wheat works but cracks more easily.
• Freshly grated Parmesan beats pre-shredded for flavor.
• A thin layer of dressing on the inside of the tortilla helps the wrap hold together.

Ingredient Substitutions

• Spinach tortilla, sun-dried tomato wrap, or low-carb tortilla.
• Grilled chicken for a smokier flavor.
• Kale (massaged) instead of romaine for sturdier wraps.

Equipment Needed

• Large skillet
• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Mixing bowl

Prep Tips

• Cook the chicken ahead and keep cold for an even faster assembly.
• Slice everything thin so the wrap rolls neatly.

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather and prep: 1 lb chicken, 8 small flour tortillas, 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 1 cup parmesan cheese, 1 caesar dressing, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper. grate the parmesan before you start cooking.

2. 2

   Pat the chicken dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

3. 3

   Heat the olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken 5–6 minutes per side until deeply golden and the thickest part reads 165°F. Transfer to a cutting board and rest 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Toss the romaine with the Caesar dressing and Parmesan in the bowl until lightly coated.

5. 5

   Warm the tortillas 15 seconds in the microwave so they roll without cracking. Lay one flat, mound a quarter of the salad in the lower third, and top with one-quarter of the sliced chicken.

6. 6

   Fold the sides in over the filling, then roll tightly from the bottom up, keeping the filling tucked in as you go. Slice in half on a diagonal and serve. Wrap the remaining three the same way.

Artsi Pro Tips

• Rest the chicken before slicing — even 5 minutes locks in juices that would otherwise soak the tortilla.
• Don't overfill; an inch of filling beats two inches of mess.
• Roll tight by tucking the filling in as you go — loose wraps fall apart.

Common Mistakes

• Overdressing the lettuce — soggy wrap.
• Skipping the warm-tortilla step, leading to cracks.
• Slicing chicken straight from the pan, releasing juices into the bread.

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