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Chicken Caesar Wrap

Pesto Chicken Caesar Wrap combines lemony chicken, classic Caesar Salad, and a bright pesto, and rolls it up for an easy, flavorful lunch.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time16 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 739kcal
Author: Linda Warren

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 ¼ pounds frozen grilled chicken strips or rotisserie chicken, chopped or shredded (can use air fried, grilled or any leftover chicken as well)
  • ½ fresh lemon juiced

Salad

  • 1 head romaine chopped
  • ¾ cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • ½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons bacon bits
  • ¼ cup Caesar dressing (bottled or see notes for homemade version)

Pesto

  • ½ cup fresh parsley
  • ½ cup fresh dill
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 Tablespoons walnuts or pine nuts
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 Tablespoons olive oil
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Wrap

  • 4 large flour tortillas

Instructions

Chicken

  • Cook frozen grilled chicken according to package directions. It can usually be cooked in an air fryer at 375°F for 6 minutes. You can also use rotisserie or leftover chicken cut into strips or shredded.
  • Sprinkle a little lemon juice over it for a fresher more vibrant taste. Set aside.

Salad

  • In a medium bowl, combine chopped romaine, halved tomatoes, shaved Parmesan cheese, and bacon bits. Stir in dressing.

Pesto

  • Add fresh parsley, dill, garlic clove, walnuts, parmesan oil, and salt to a food processor or blender.
  • Process until thick and smooth. If it is too thick, add a bit more olive oil. Set aside.

Assemble Wraps

  • Lay the tortillas flat. Spread each with 1-2 tablespoons pesto. Evenly divide the Caesar salad and strips of chicken between the tortillas. Fold the sides in then roll the tortilla up tightly. Secure with a toothpick and serve.

Notes

Homemade Caesar Dressing
  • Ingredients:
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • 5 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup extra light olive oil
  • ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Whisk well.
Continue to whisk and slowly drizzle in olive oil until thoroughly mixed. Add parmesan and stir.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 739kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 159mg | Sodium: 1356mg | Potassium: 669mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 15016IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 344mg | Iron: 4mg
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