Made with juicy chicken, crisp lettuce, and a savory homemade dressing, this Chicken Caesar Wrap goes together in just a few minutes. An easy way to use up a rotisserie chicken, this tasty wrap makes for a light and flavorful lunch or ultra-speedy dinner.
Great for busy nights, this Caesar salad wrap is quick to make and perfect for a light dinner on a hot summer night, just like this turkey club wrap. The homemade dressing is a copycat of your favorite Subway Caesar sauce and brings a creamy, comforting taste that you'll want more of.
Grab a rotisserie chicken on your way home from work or use up leftovers from something like slow cooker lemon chicken to make this recipe come together in under 10 minutes!
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"Love the sauce. Sandwich is so easy and better than Subways."
-Ellen
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Easy to prepare: With no major cooking required, the chicken Caesar salad wrap is put together in minimal time.
- Light but hearty: This wrap is light enough for lunch but hearty enough to be paired with a side dish for a complete dinner.
- Versatile: Though delicious as written, there are a lot of ways that you can adjust the recipe to create your own version.
Ingredients
Below are the items you need for the chicken Caesar wrap recipe, along with some quick tips on substitutions for taste preferences. You'll find the ingredients for the copycat homemade Caesar salad dressing are all fully listed in the recipe card.
- Rotisserie Chicken: Pre-cooked chicken is always the easiest for throw-together meals. You can use any shredded chicken you have on hand or make a grilled chicken Caesar wrap with barbecue chicken thighs or breast leftovers.
- Tortillas: Large wraps work best here so that you can really pack in the chicken. You can also use gluten-free wraps if you need to make the recipe allergy-friendly.
- Bacon: You want the bacon crispy so that each bite of the Caesar chicken wrap has a bit of crunch. If you're in a pinch, air fry the bacon for a quick turnaround or use your toaster oven to cook bacon.
- Caesar Dressing: Whip up a copycat dressing with a handful of pantry staples to make the best chicken Caesar wrap, or use a store-bought dressing to save time.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Try using my air fryer rotisserie chicken to make this recipe. Take a look at my step-by-step guide on how to carve a rotisserie chicken to maximize the amount of meat harvested.
Variations
- Crispy Chicken Caesar Wrap: Swap the rotisserie chicken, use air fried crispy chicken tenders for a nice, crunchy texture. Try these Nashville hot chicken tenders if you like things spicy!
- Types of Protein: Switch the chicken in the recipe for grilled steak, sauteed shrimp, or even tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Avocado Wraps: Add a dose of healthy fats and rich taste by layering in some sliced avocados.
- Vary the Dressing: If you're making homemade Caesar salad dressing, try using Greek yogurt in place of mayonnaise. Or, switch it entirely and use ranch dressing, pesto mayo, or chipotle mayonnaise for new flavors.
How to Make A Chicken Caesar Wrap
This recipe comes together quickly if you already have a bit of the prep work done. Know that you can complete the first step in advance to save you time. From there, it's mostly assembly.
Step 1: Prepare the proteins. Remove the skin and bones from the chicken and get it sliced. With that, cook your bacon until it's crispy on the stove or in the air fryer.
Step 2: Make the dressing. Mix together all the ingredients for the homemade Caesar salad dressing in a small bowl until smooth.
Step 3: Prep the tortillas. Lay the wraps on a flat surface and spread the Caesar dressing on them.
Step 4: Begin to layer. Lay your lettuce leaves onto the dressing, followed by the tomatoes, bacon, chicken, and cheese if you're using it.
Step 5: Roll it up. Close the ends and roll the wrap with your hands as tightly as possible to hold everything in. Enjoy it with some extra dressing on the side for dipping.
Step 6: Serve. Enjoy the wrap as-is or sliced in half with some extra dressing on the side for dipping Pair it with some air fried zucchini fries for a healthy meal.
Recipe Tips
- Leave the lettuce in leaves: After you wash and dry the romaine lettuce, don't chop the leaves. Simply cut off the ends. This makes it easier to layer the wrap, though you may need to slice the lettuce lengthwise for it to fit. The ideal length is about 4 inches for a large tortilla.
- Fold the ends tightly: You will want to close both ends when you roll the wrap, and do it as tightly as possible. This prevents the chicken Caesar salad from falling out and getting messy.
- Adjust the dressing: Know that you can add more flavor to the homemade Caesar salad dressing. Whip it up and give it a taste test before adding in more seasonings if you wish.
If you love recipes like this easy dinner recipe, you may also enjoy these slow cooker beef tacos or this Roast Beef Wrap recipe!
Storage Directions
- Storing: These wraps are best when the ingredients are stored separately in covered containers in the fridge. Once made, the dressing and tomatoes make the tortilla a bit soggy. When stored separately, everything will last in the fridge for 3-5 days.
- Make ahead: If you want to prepare the wraps in advance, skip the tomatoes and dressing, and roll up the wraps in aluminum foil before placing them in the fridge overnight. When you're ready to enjoy them, simply dip the wrap into the dressing instead of having it smeared on.
Serving Suggestions
This Caesar chicken wrap is delicious when served with your favorite sandwich sides. We especially love these options!
- Pair it with a chilled asparagus salad or creamy cucumber salad for a light lunch.
- Make it a kid-friendly meal with some loaded tater tots!
- Follow up the wrap with something like this easy no bake Oreo delight for a complete summer meal.
Recipe FAQs
When washing the lettuce to remove dirt, make sure that you use a paper towel to pat it dry before layering it into the wrap. If too much moisture gets in, it can make the wrap soggy.
Yes! You can heat your chicken before assembling the wrap. However, you'll want to serve it immediately. If it's left to sit, the hot chicken will wilt the lettuce.
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Chicken Caesar Wrap
Ingredients
- 1 rotisserie chicken remove skin and bone, shredded or sliced
- 6 large tortillas
- 12 slices bacon cooked to crisp and crumbled
- 1 bunch romaine lettuce cleaned and not chopped unless desired
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded optional
- 1 large tomato sliced, if desired
Creamy Caesar Sauce (Or Use Store-bought)
- ⅓ cup mayonaise
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1-2 tablespoons garlic minced, more or less to taste
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste optional
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper optional to taste
Instructions
- Prepare bacon in your microwave, oven or on the stovetop. Whichever you prefer. Set aside.
- In a medium sized bowl combine mayonnaise, oil, Parmesan, lemon juice, Worcestershire, mustard, and garlic. Whisk until totally incorporated. If using store bought caesar salad dressing you can skip this step.
- Lay tortillas flat on your work surface. Smear some dressing directly down the middle of the tortilla or wrap.
- Clean your lettuce leaves and do not chop them. Cut ends off and leave in long pieces, or spears, to make building the wrap easier. You may need to cut your lettuce leaves in half, across the spine, to fit inside the wrap. The ideal spine length is about 4 inches long for a large sized tortilla. Set aside in a strainer to dry or use paper towel later on to pat lettuce dry if necessary.
- Place your lettuce leaves in the middle of your tortillas along with your slice tomatoes, bacon, chicken and cheese if using.
- Fold up ends in and roll up as tight as you can. Serve with extra dressing on the side. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Set the lettuce leaves aside in a strainer or on paper towels after you wash them so that all moisture is removed.
- Adjust the amount of Caesar salad dressing on your wrap to your personal preference. If you love dressing, drizzle on a bunch. If you like it light, maybe just dip the wrap into the dressing as you enjoy it. Feel free to swap it up with another dressing for different flavors, like ranch dressing, pesto mayo, or chipotle mayonnaise!
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This post was originally published in September 2020. It's been republished with new content and images.
Lilly says
So easy to make we all loved it and will make again thx
Karin and Ken says
We enjoy them too and eat them regularly! Glad we are not alone! Take care. Karin
erica says
LOVED THESE WRAPS. THANK YOU FOR SHARING. EASY AND SO GOOD. KD IS THE BEST!!!
Karin and Ken says
Thank you for your kind words! I am so happy to have you with me on my food journey! I just LOVE these wraps too!Take care and all the best. Karin
ariel says
Excellent wrap. Loved your sauce. The wrap is so good and easy. Thank you for this recipe. ?
Karin and Ken says
As always you're most welcome. We still make these easy wraps whenever the mood arises! Glad you're enjoying the recipe as much as we do! All the best. Karin
ellen says
Love the sauce. Sandwich is so easy and better then Subways. TFS
Karin and Ken says
As always you are most welcome and thank you! Now that's a comment! You made my day! We love these wraps too. Glad we are not alone. Take care and enjoy your day! Karin