Description
A fresh and flavorful Chicken Caesar Wrap combining chopped rotisserie or grilled chicken with crisp Romaine lettuce, juicy grape tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and diced avocado, all wrapped in warm tortillas and dressed in a creamy homemade Caesar-style dressing made with Greek yogurt and anchovies.
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 the Dressing: Whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, olive oil, anchovy paste, fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic in a bowl until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Mix the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped chicken, Romaine lettuce, halved grape tomatoes, and shredded parmesan cheese. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the mixture and use tongs to toss everything together evenly, ensuring all ingredients are coated well.
- Add Avocado: Gently fold in the diced avocado to the salad mixture, taking care not to mash it, for even distribution.
- Assemble the Wraps: Lay out the warmed tortillas on a flat surface. Arrange the salad mixture in a row down the center of each tortilla. Fold in the ends of the tortilla if desired to prevent filling from falling out, then roll the tortilla tightly into a wrap.
- Serve: Cut each wrap in half diagonally and serve immediately for best freshness and flavor.
Notes
- For grilled chicken: Preheat grill over medium-high heat to about 425°F. Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness and brush lightly with olive oil on both sides.
- Mix 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 3/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp onion powder, and 1/8 tsp garlic powder, then sprinkle evenly over chicken.
- Grill chicken for about 4 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F using an instant-read thermometer.
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken to save time and add smoky flavor.
- Use whole wheat tortillas for a healthier option or white tortillas for a softer wrap.
- Warm tortillas slightly before assembling to make them more pliable and easier to wrap.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
