Best Chicken Caesar Pita Wraps Recipes

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CHICKEN CAESAR PITAS



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Hand-held and picnic friendly, these chicken-stuffed pockets pack a double dose of whole grains from brown rice and whole wheat pitas. The chicken can be made up to 2 days in advance for a fast-fix lunch. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon dried mint
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups torn romaine
1 cup ready-to-serve brown rice
1/2 cup reduced-fat Caesar vinaigrette
8 whole wheat pita pocket halves

Steps:

  • In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, combine the first five ingredients; grind until mixture becomes fine. Rub over chicken. , On a greased grill, cook chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. When cool enough to handle, cut into 1/2-in. strips. Refrigerate until chilled., In a large bowl, combine the chicken, romaine and rice. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Serve in pitas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65 mg cholesterol, Sodium 919 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44 g carbohydrate (3 g sugars, Fiber 5 g fiber), Protein 31 g protein.

CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP



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This delicious Chicken Caesar Wrap recipe makes the perfect quick lunch or dinner your family will love.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cooked chicken (, chopped)
3 cups Romaine lettuces (, chopped)
2/3 cup cherry tomatoes (, halved)
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup croutons
1/2 cup caesar salad dressing
freshly ground black pepper (, to taste)
5 large flour tortillas ((or whole wheat tortillas))

Steps:

  • Toss all ingredients, except for tortillas, together in a large mixing bowl.
  • Place a large spoonful of mixture in a line along the edge of a tortilla.
  • Roll up tightly, like a burrito, and secure with toothpicks, if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Sodium 632 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN CAESAR WRAPS



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This classic handheld with tender chicken, Parmesan cheese and chopped Caesar croutons features the perfect amount of dressing for a tasty meal any night. Nancy Pratt - Longview, TX

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 wraps.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup reduced-fat creamy Caesar salad dressing
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
2 cups torn romaine
3/4 cup Caesar salad croutons, coarsely chopped
6 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), room temperature

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the dressing, cheese, garlic powder and pepper. Add the chicken, romaine and croutons. Spoon 2/3 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla; roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 730mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SKINNY CHICKEN CAESAR PITAS



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40% more vitamin A • 66% more fiber • 53% less fat than the original recipe. All hail Chicken Caesar! This tangy finger food keeps its flavor.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 oz each)
1/3 cup reduced-fat Caesar dressing
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups coarsely chopped romaine lettuce
1/4 cup shredded carrot (1 small carrot)
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
2 whole wheat pita (pocket) breads (6 inch), cut in half to form pockets
1 plum (Roma) tomato, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Set oven control to broil. Brush both sides of chicken with 1 tablespoon of the dressing; sprinkle with pepper.
  • Place chicken on rack in broiler pan. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Cool about 5 minutes. Cut into thin slices.
  • In medium bowl, toss lettuce, carrot and cheese with remaining dressing until coated. Fill each pita bread half with tomato and chicken; top with lettuce mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN CAESAR PITAS



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Enjoy a tender, flavorful chicken Caesar pita with homemade croutons.

Provided by Michelle

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
3 slices bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
butter flavored cooking spray
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ pound bacon
1 large head romaine lettuce leaves, torn into bite size pieces
1 (8 ounce) bottle bottled Caesar salad dressing
freshly grated Parmesan cheese to taste
salt and black pepper to taste
1 (10 ounce) package (6-inch) pocket pita bread, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken in a saucepan with garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary; add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat medium-low, cover, and simmer until chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Remove chicken, let cool, and cut into strips.
  • Meanwhile, place bread cubes on a baking sheet. Spray with butter spray; sprinkle with garlic salt and parsley.
  • Bake bread cubes in preheated oven for 5 minutes. Turn cubes; spray again with butter spray and sprinkle with garlic salt and parsley. Bake another 5 to 10 minutes until golden brown and crunchy. Remove croutons, and let cool.
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly browned and crispy. Remove bacon from skillet, drain on paper towels and crumble.
  • Combine chicken, bacon, lettuce, and croutons in a large bowl. Toss with Caesar salad dressing and Parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper and toss again. Spoon salad mixture into pita bread halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1351.5 mg, Sugar 2 g

GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 8-ounces each)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Zest of 1 lemon (about 1 teaspoon)
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup low-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 anchovy, smeared with a fork to a paste
1/2 clove garlic, minced or grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 heart romaine lettuce, chopped into bite-size pieces
Parmesan Croutons, recipe follows
Four 12-inch sundried tomato tortillas, toasted with a little oil
1/2 French baguette day-old, crust removed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • For the chicken: Place the chicken in a shallow dish just large enough to hold them. Whisk the oil, lemon zest, lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl until combined. Pour the oil mixture over the chicken and toss to coat. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate, at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
  • Preheat a grill pan or an outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the oil mixture and pat dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and grill the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 12 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate to cool slightly. Thinly slice the chicken against the grain and set aside.
  • For the dressing: Mix the sour cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire, anchovy, garlic and season with salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
  • For the sandwich build: Place the sliced chicken, 1/2 cup sour cream Caesar dressing, tomatoes, romaine and Parmesan Croutons in a large bowl. Toss to coat evenly. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Add the bread and Parmesan to a large bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle with the oil and mix well. Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet and bake until light golden brown, about 15 minutes.

CHICKEN CAESAR PITA WRAPS



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We like to add shredded lettuce to these chicken rounds. The Montreal steak seasoning is good, but can be spicy if you add too much.

Provided by Carla Tipton

Categories     Sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless chicken breasts
montreal steak seasoning to taste
3 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 c caesar salad dressing
4 pita rounds
shredded parmesan..optional

Steps:

  • 1. With a sharp knife, carefully slice horizontally most of the way through each chicken breast; open up and flatten. Sprinkle one side of chicken with seasoning. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken to skillet; sprinkle other side with seasoning. Cook until golden brown on both sides and chicken juices run clear when pierced. Remove chicken from skillet to a cutting board. Let cool briefly; slice into strips and transfer to a bowl. Drizzle salad dressing over chicken; stir to coat well. Microwave pita rounds for 20-30 seconds, until warmed. Divide chicken mixture evening among rounds. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese if desired. Serves 4

CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP



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This is a quick and easy lunch - chicken Caesar wraps are one of my favorites! If you don't already have croutons, whip up a batch in the oven in just a few quick minutes. Homemade croutons make this wrap extra tasty.

Provided by Rebekah Rose Hills

Categories     Sandwich Wraps and Roll-Ups

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 slice bacon
1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
½ cup cooked, shredded chicken
¼ cup croutons
1 tablespoon Caesar's Salad Dressing
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 large flour tortilla

Steps:

  • Place bacon slice in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slice on paper towels, cool slightly, and crumble.
  • Combine bacon, lettuce, shredded chicken, croutons, dressing, and Parmesan cheese for the filling a a bowl. Toss gently to combine and everything is evenly coated with dressing. Adjust dressing amount to your personal preference - for me 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons is about right.
  • Warm tortilla in the microwave for about 15 seconds to make it more pliable.
  • Lay filling ingredients down the center, and roll your wrap up! Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55.2 g, Cholesterol 25.8 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 1176.9 mg, Sugar 3 g

CHICKEN CAESAR PITA



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No forks? No problem. Stuff your chicken Caesar salad in a pita to make this delicious, hands-on Healthy Living sandwich.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Bread

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups tightly packed torn romaine lettuce
3/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked, cut into thin strips
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
4 pita breads, cut in half

Steps:

  • Toss lettuce with chicken, cheese and dressing.
  • Serve in pita halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 590 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 27 g

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