Description
Crisp lettuce and juicy Chopped Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap deliver classic Mediterranean flavors in a portable lunch sensation. Creamy dressing, tender chicken, and crunchy romaine create a perfect handheld meal that satisfies hunger with maximum flavor.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 1 chicken breast
- 4 bacon strips
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons Caesar dressing
Vegetables and Other Ingredients:
- 1 head iceberg lettuce (chopped)
- 1 burrito-size tortilla
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Crisp bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2-4 minutes per side until perfectly crunchy.
- Allow bacon to cool, then chop into rustic bite-sized fragments.
- Preheat oven to 400°F, preparing for chicken roasting.
- Season chicken generously with salt and pepper for robust flavor.
- Sear chicken in a hot skillet with olive oil for 4 minutes per side, creating a golden exterior.
- Transfer skillet to preheated oven and roast chicken for 9-12 minutes until fully cooked.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes to retain juicy tenderness, then slice into thin strips.
- Combine crisp lettuce, sliced chicken, crumbled bacon, Caesar dressing, and grated Parmesan in a mixing bowl.
- Toss ingredients thoroughly, ensuring even dressing coverage.
- Spread mixture onto tortilla, maintaining an even distribution.
- Fold tortilla edges inward, then roll tightly to create a compact wrap.
- Toast wrap in a skillet for 1-2 minutes per side, developing a golden-brown crispy exterior.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately for maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality chicken breasts for the most tender and flavorful result.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown sear and crispy exterior.
- Prep all ingredients beforehand to streamline the cooking process and reduce kitchen stress.
- Swap bacon with turkey bacon or omit for a lighter, vegetarian-friendly version that still packs flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-29 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 880 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1530 mg
- Fat: 68 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 50 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 65 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg