Description
This Chicken Caesar Wrap combines tender rotisserie or grilled chicken with fresh Romaine lettuce, juicy grape tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a tangy homemade Caesar dressing made with Greek yogurt and anchovy paste, all wrapped in warm burrito-sized tortillas for a quick, delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Wrap Ingredients
- 3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken or grilled chicken
- 3 packed cups Romaine lettuce (about 2/3 head)
- 1 cup heaping (6 oz) grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup slightly packed, finely shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 avocado, diced
- 5 burrito size tortillas, whole wheat or white, warmed
Dressing
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 anchovy fillets, mashed finely to a paste (1 1/2 tsp paste)
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp minced garlic (1 clove)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, olive oil, mashed anchovy fillets, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic in a bowl. Season with salt and black pepper to taste until smooth and well combined.
- Toss Salad Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped chicken, Romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, and shredded parmesan. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the mixture and use tongs to toss gently, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Add Avocado: Gently fold diced avocado into the salad mixture to evenly distribute without mashing.
- Assemble Wraps: Lay the warmed tortillas flat and place a row of the salad mixture down the center of each tortilla. Fold the sides and roll tightly to enclose the filling, tucking in ends if desired to prevent filling from falling out.
- Serve: Cut each wrap in half diagonally and serve immediately for a fresh, flavorful meal.
Notes
- For grilled chicken, preheat grill to 425°F. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness and lightly brush with olive oil. Season with a mix of 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 3/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp onion powder, and 1/8 tsp garlic powder. Grill about 4 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Use whole wheat tortillas for added fiber and nutrients or white tortillas for a softer wrap.
- To keep wraps fresh longer, wrap tightly in foil and refrigerate, but avoid adding avocado until serving to prevent browning.
- Anchovy paste adds authentic Caesar flavor but can be omitted for a milder taste.
- Store leftover dressing separately in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
