Ingredients
Chicken Pesto Wraps
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- ⅓ cup pesto (add more as needed)
- 3 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 4 wraps
- 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
Caesar Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 ½ Tbsp capers with brine
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Chop the grilled cooked chicken into small bite-sized pieces and set aside. Shred the romaine lettuce and slice the cherry tomatoes.
- Make the Caesar Dressing: Add mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, Parmesan, garlic, capers with brine, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper into a small food processor or blender. Blend well until smooth. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
- Toss Salad: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded romaine, sliced cherry tomatoes, and half of the prepared Caesar dressing. Mix well so everything is evenly coated.
- Prepare Pesto Chicken: In a large bowl, mix the chopped chicken with the pesto to coat the chicken evenly in pesto flavor.
- Assemble Wraps: Lay a wrap flat and add a generous portion of the dressed salad in the center, being careful not to overstuff. Top with a generous amount of the pesto chicken. Optionally sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese and drizzle leftover Caesar dressing over the chicken or use it as a dipping sauce.
- Fold and Serve: Fold the wrap like a burrito. You can enjoy it as is or warm it in a hot skillet. To warm, spritz a little oil in a skillet set to medium heat, place the wrap seam-side down, and toast for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and warmed through.
Notes
- Use grilled chicken for a smoky flavor or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust pesto quantity to taste, more for stronger flavor.
- For a lighter option, substitute mayo with Greek yogurt in the dressing.
- Use fresh wraps or tortillas that can hold the fillings without tearing.
- Leftover Caesar dressing keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Warming the wrap adds a nice crisp texture but is optional.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
