Description
A quick, healthy, and delicious lunch idea featuring tender shredded chicken, crisp romaine, and creamy Caesar dressing wrapped in a soft tortilla. Perfect for meal prep and busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb or 450g)
- 2 heads romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove chicken from pan and let rest for 5 minutes.
- While chicken rests, wash and thoroughly dry romaine lettuce, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Caesar dressing, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
- Shred the rested chicken using two forks into thin strands.
- In a large bowl, toss shredded chicken with chopped lettuce and the dressing mixture until evenly coated.
- Warm tortillas in microwave or dry skillet for 20 seconds to make them pliable.
- Lay a tortilla flat, spoon chicken mixture onto center, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Fold bottom up, fold in sides, and roll tightly.
- Slice wraps in half diagonally and serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure lettuce is completely dry to prevent soggy wraps. If meal prepping, store dressing separately and add just before eating. For a gluten-free version, use corn tortillas or lettuce leaves. For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with chickpeas or grilled tofu.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approx. 10-i
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 32
Keywords: chicken caesar wraps, easy lunch, meal prep, shredded chicken, healthy lunch, quick dinner, caesar salad wrap