Description
These Chicken Caesar Wrap Lunchbox Rolls are rolled tight, sliced into bite-sized pinwheels, and packed in a container to prevent mess. They are a simple, make-ahead lunch solution that captures the creamy, garlicky flavor of Caesar salad in a portable format.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6-inch or 8-inch flour tortillas (soft and pliable)
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup creamy Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup finely chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Plastic wrap or aluminum foil for rolling
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped romaine, grated Parmesan, Caesar dressing, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until the chicken is thoroughly coated and the mixture has a spreadable, moist consistency.
- Lay out the tortillas on a clean surface. If using 8-inch tortillas, you can cut them in half. If tortillas are stiff, microwave them for 10 seconds to soften.
- Spread a generous scoop of the chicken mixture (about 1/4 to 1/3 cup) over each tortilla, leaving a 1-inch border at the edges. Distribute the filling evenly from edge to edge.
- Place a sheet of plastic wrap under the tortilla. Roll the tortilla up tightly from the bottom edge, using the plastic wrap to help tighten it and remove air pockets. Twist the ends of the plastic wrap like a candy wrapper to lock the shape.
- Refrigerate the rolled tortillas for at least 30 minutes (or overnight) to chill and firm up the filling.
- Remove the rolls from the fridge and unwrap them. Use a sharp knife to slice each roll into 1-inch pinwheels.
- Pack the pinwheels in a lunchbox container. They can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
Chill the rolls for at least 30 minutes before slicing to ensure they hold their shape. Do not freeze these as the lettuce and tortillas will become mushy upon thawing. For a gluten-free option, use pliable gluten-free tortillas. For a vegan option, use vegan chicken substitute, vegan Caesar dressing, and nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
Keywords: chicken caesar wrap, lunchbox rolls, school lunch, pinwheels, meal prep, rotisserie chicken, easy lunch, kid-friendly lunch