If you're a Caesar salad lover, you're going to be obsessed with this delicious chopped chicken Caesar wrap recipe. It’s everything you love about a classic Caesar salad using leftover or precooked chicken breast, wrapped up in a soft tortilla for an easy meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
This wrap is my version of the viral recipe made popular on TikTok, and it doesn't disappoint!
Whether you're using rotisserie chicken from the grocery store, leftover chicken, or quickly cooking chicken breast in the air fryer, this recipe is a great way to enjoy a flavorful, satisfying meal in minutes.
This wrap makes for a quick lunch and is packed with crisp romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, and a creamy Caesar dressing made with mayo, olive oil, and anchovy paste for that irresistible, tangy Caesar flavor. Plus, we’re adding a little crunch with croutons (make your own or store-bought if you’re short on time). Wrap it all up in a large flour tortilla (or whole wheat tortillas if you prefer) for a complete meal that the whole family will love.
Let’s dive in and make the best part of your mid-day meal or light dinner in just minutes!
Why You'll Love This Chicken Caesar Wrap Recipe
- Quick & Easy: Use store-bought dressing or this quick Caesar dressing for a low-effort meal.
- Customizable: Use chicken tenders, chicken strips, air fryer chicken breasts, blackened chicken, or shredded rotisserie chicken.
- Meal-Prep Friendly: Make ahead and wrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil for a grab-and-go meal.
- Satisfying & Flavorful: A balanced dinner with lean protein, crisp lettuce, and fresh veggies smothered in a flavorful dressing.
Ingredients You'll Need for this Caesar Salad Wrap
- large tortilla (burrito-size tortillas work best)
- cooked chicken breast, chopped (use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken)
- crisp romaine lettuce (or green leaf lettuce, iceberg lettuce, or a Caesar salad kit)
- radicchio, (a bitter green with a purple color, you can also use purple cabbage instead), optional
- shredded carrots, optional
- croutons, make your own or use store-bought, optional.
- parmesan cheese, grated. I like to use freshly grated cheese but use whatever you have on hand. Asiago, Romano, and dry jack cheese work well, too.
- freshly cracked black pepper
- homemade Caesar dressing or use store-bought
How to Make This Chopped Chicken Caesar Wrap
Cook the Chicken (If Not Using Rotisserie or cooked chicken)
- If using chicken breast, season with kosher salt, black pepper, and a little bit of garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Cook in an air fryer at medium-high heat (375°F) for 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and tender.
- Let it rest, then cut into bite-sized pieces on a cutting board.
Make the Creamy Caesar Dressing (if not using store-bought)
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayo, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, milk, anchovy paste, garlic, parmesan cheese, and black pepper.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Chop it up!
- Add the chopped romaine, radicchio, and carrots to a cutting board. Top with croutons, parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing and sprinkle with black pepper. Using a chef's knife, chop everything up until mixed well.
Warm the tortilla.
- Heat a dry skillet or nonstick pan over medium heat. Lay the tortilla flat and warm for 15-20 seconds per side. Flip once you see light browning and softening. If making more than one wrap, wrap in a kitchen towel to keep warm.
Wrap it up!
- Place your warmed tortilla on a flat, clean surface. Spread the chicken Caesar salad mixture in a horizontal strip across the middle, leaving about two inches of space on each side.
- To wrap it, fold both the left and right edges of the tortilla inward to contain the filling. Then, starting from the bottom, roll the tortilla up tightly, tucking the edge over the filling to keep it compact. Continue rolling until fully wrapped, making sure it stays snug. If needed, you can brush a little Caesar dressing on the edge to help seal it. Let the wrap sit seam-side down for a few seconds to ensure it stays closed.
- Finally, slice it in half for easy eating!
Tips for the Best Chicken Caesar Wrap
- Use a Caesar salad kit for an even faster meal.
- Wrap tightly to prevent the filling from falling out.
- Use whole wheat tortillas, spinach tortillas or lettuce wraps for a healthier option.
- Make ahead and store in the fridge for up to 2 days wrapped in foil or plastic wrap. I prefer to leave the croutons out if making these wraps in advance to prevent them from getting soggy.
What to Serve with Your Chicken Caesar Wrap
- Air fryer sweet potato fries or garlic fries.
- Parmesan potato chips
- Homemade chips & salsa
- Potato salad or pasta salad
- Potato soup
Recipe
Chopped Chicken Caesar Wrap
Try this irresistible chopped chicken Caesar wrap recipe for a satisfying and flavorful lunch or light dinner!
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Equipment
- Chef's Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 1 large tortilla burrito-size tortillas work best
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast chopped (use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken)
- 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped, or green leaf lettuce, iceberg lettuce, or a Caesar salad kit
- ¼ cup radicchio chopped, optional
- ¼ cup shredded carrots optional
- ¼ cup croutons homemade or store-bought, optional
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese shredded or grated
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- ¼ cup Caesar dressing or to taste
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Instructions
- If needed, make the chicken, dressing, and croutons. see Notes. (If you need to make these components, please add 20 minutes to the cooking time.)
- Chop the salad mixture. Add the chopped romaine, radicchio, and carrots to a cutting board. Top with croutons, parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing and sprinkle with black pepper. Using a chef's knife, chop everything up until mixed well.
- Warm the tortilla. In a dry skillet or nonstick pan over medium heat. Lay the tortilla flat and warm for 15-20 seconds per side. Flip once you see light browning and softening. If making more than one wrap, wrap in a kitchen towel to keep warm.
- Wrap it up! Place your warmed tortilla on a flat, clean surface. Spread the salad mixture in a horizontal strip across the middle, leaving about two inches of space on each side. To wrap it, fold both the left and right edges of the tortilla inward to contain the filling. Then, starting from the bottom, roll the tortilla up tightly, tucking the edge over the filling to keep it compact. Continue rolling until fully wrapped, making sure it stays snug. If needed, you can brush a little Caesar dressing on the edge to help seal it. Let the wrap sit seam-side down for a few seconds to ensure it stays closed.
- Finally, slice it in half for easy eating!
Notes
Cook the chicken (if not using rotisserie or cooked chicken)
- If using chicken breast, season with kosher salt, black pepper, and a little bit of garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Cook in an air fryer at medium-high heat (375°F) for 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and tender.
- Let it rest, then cut into bite-sized pieces on a cutting board.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C)
- In a bowl, toss 1 cup of bread cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil (or melted butter) until evenly coated.
- Spread the bread in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 5-7 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1wrapCalories: 894kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 61gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 22gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 159mgSodium: 1741mgPotassium: 854mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 13783IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 484mgIron: 6mg
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