Description
A quick, budget-friendly weeknight dinner featuring juicy shredded chicken thighs tossed in creamy Caesar dressing, wrapped in warm tortillas with crisp romaine and parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 large head romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp oil or butter (optional, for cooking)
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Cook in batches if necessary to avoid crowding.
- Remove chicken from pan and let it rest for 5 minutes to retain juices.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks into small, tender pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the shredded chicken with about 3/4 cup of Caesar dressing until evenly coated. Add more dressing if desired.
- Wash, dry, and tear the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for 10-15 seconds per side or microwave for 10 seconds wrapped in a damp paper towel to make them pliable.
- Lay a warm tortilla flat, spoon dressed chicken onto the center, top with lettuce and Parmesan cheese.
- Roll the bottom of the tortilla up, fold in the sides, and roll tightly. Cut in half diagonally and serve immediately.
Notes
Do not overfill the wraps to prevent tearing. Ensure chicken is completely cool before mixing with lettuce to prevent wilting. For meal prep, store chicken with dressing and lettuce separately, assembling just before eating. If using store-bought dressing, shake well. Homemade dressing can be made with mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 28
Keywords: chicken wraps, Caesar salad, budget dinner, quick meals, weeknight dinner, shredded chicken, easy recipes, meal prep