Simple Bacon Chicken Caesar Wraps

Here’s my go-to bacon chicken caesar wrap recipe, complete with crispy bacon, tender chicken, fresh romaine lettuce, and a creamy homemade caesar dressing all rolled up in a soft tortilla.

These wraps have become my lunchtime lifesaver, and I often make extra chicken and bacon on weekends so I can quickly put them together during busy weekdays. Plus, they’re perfect for packing in lunch boxes – my kids actually get excited when they see these in their lunch!

What Kind of Chicken Should I Use?

For caesar wraps, you’ve got plenty of options when it comes to your chicken choice. Leftover roasted chicken works great, or you can quickly cook up some chicken breast specifically for this recipe – either way will give you good results. If you’re really in a time crunch, rotisserie chicken from the grocery store is a fantastic shortcut that adds lots of flavor. Just make sure whatever chicken you’re using is well-seasoned and not too dry, since it’s one of the main proteins in the wrap. For the best texture, try shredding or cutting your chicken into bite-sized pieces that will distribute evenly throughout your wrap.

Options for Substitutions

This wrap recipe is super adaptable and you can switch things up based on what you have in your kitchen:

• Flour tortilla: You can use whole wheat tortillas, spinach wraps, or even large lettuce leaves for a low-carb option. Just keep in mind that lettuce wraps might be a bit messier to eat!
• Romaine lettuce: While romaine is classic for Caesar wraps, you can swap it with iceberg for extra crunch, or mixed greens for more variety. Baby spinach works great too.
• Cooked chicken: Any leftover cooked chicken works here – rotisserie, grilled, or baked. You could even use turkey if that’s what you have on hand.
• Caesar dressing: If you’re out of Caesar dressing, try ranch mixed with a bit of grated parmesan and a dash of Worcestershire sauce. Greek yogurt-based dressings work well too.
• Bacon: Turkey bacon or bacon bits can work in place of regular bacon. For a meat-free option, try crushed nuts or seeds for that needed crunch.
• Croutons: No croutons? Toast some bread cubes in a pan with olive oil and seasonings, or skip them altogether – the wrap will still be tasty!

Watch Out for These Mistakes While Making

The biggest challenge when making Caesar wraps is dealing with soggy tortillas, which happens when the dressing sits too long or when wet ingredients touch the wrap directly – solve this by patting your lettuce completely dry and placing it as a barrier between the tortilla and other ingredients. Getting the rolling technique wrong can lead to filling falling out, so make sure to fold in the sides first, then roll from bottom to top while keeping it tight (but not so tight that the filling squishes out). Another common mistake is overloading your wrap with dressing, which not only makes it messy to eat but throws off the balance of flavors – start with less dressing than you think you need, as you can always add more later. For the crispiest bacon texture, crumble it right before assembling the wrap, and if you’re making these ahead, keep the croutons separate until serving time to maintain their crunch.

What to Serve With Caesar Wraps?

These bacon chicken caesar wraps make a fantastic lunch or light dinner, and they pair really well with some simple sides. A handful of kettle-cooked potato chips adds the perfect salty crunch, while a fresh fruit salad provides a nice contrast to the savory wrap. If you’re feeling like something warm, a cup of tomato soup makes this meal extra cozy. For a healthier option, try serving your wrap with some crispy carrot sticks, cucumber slices, or sweet bell peppers – they’ll add color to your plate and give you that satisfying crunch factor.

Storage Instructions

Prep Ahead: You can prep the components separately to make assembly quick and easy! Cook and crumble the bacon, prepare the chicken, and wash and chop the romaine up to 2 days ahead. Keep each ingredient in separate containers in the fridge until you’re ready to make your wraps.

Keep Fresh: If you’ve already assembled your wrap, it’s best eaten within 4 hours to keep the lettuce crisp and prevent the tortilla from getting soggy. You can wrap it tightly in foil or plastic wrap and pop it in the fridge, but remember that the croutons will soften over time.

Pack for Lunch: For the best packed lunch experience, keep the wet ingredients (dressing, tomatoes) separate from the dry ones. Pack the tortilla, lettuce, and other ingredients separately and assemble your wrap just before eating. This way, everything stays fresh and crispy!

Preparation Time	10-15 minutes
Cooking Time	0-2 minutes
Total Time	10-17 minutes
Level of Difficulty	Easy

Estimated Nutrition

Estimated nutrition for the whole recipe (without optional ingredients):

• Calories: 600-700
• Protein: 30-35 g
• Fat: 35-40 g
• Carbohydrates: 50-60 g

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped romaine leaves
• ½ cup cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
• 2 tablespoons store-bought caesar dressing
• 1 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 tablespoon chopped tomatoes
• ½ tablespoon parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 4 large croutons, chopped into pieces
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 12-inch flour tortilla

Step 1: Prepare the Salad Mixture

In a medium-sized bowl, combine the ingredients for the Caesar salad: chicken, lettuce, Caesar dressing, bacon, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and fresh ground black pepper.

Mix them well to ensure the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.

Once mixed, gently stir in the crumbled croutons for added crunch.

Step 2: Heat the Tortilla

Place a flour tortilla in the microwave and heat it for about 10 seconds.

This will make the tortilla more pliable, which helps when wrapping the salad mixture.

Step 3: Assemble the Wrap

Lay the warmed tortilla on a flat surface.

Spoon the Caesar salad mixture down the center of the tortilla.

Be sure to spread it evenly for an easy wrap.

Step 4: Wrap and Slice

Fold in two sides of the tortilla towards the center, then roll it up tightly like a burrito.

To secure the wrap and prevent it from unrolling, you can stick a large toothpick into each half, if desired.

Use a sharp, serrated knife to slice the wrap in half for easier handling and serving.

Step 5: Serve

Your Caesar salad wrap is now ready to enjoy!

Serve it immediately while the tortilla is still slightly warm, providing a delicious contrast to the cool, crunchy salad inside.

Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner!