What should you do with that leftover chicken? Make Chicken Caesar Wrap Pinwheels, of course! Featuring crunchy lettuce, tender chicken, and flavorful Caesar dressing, they're super easy. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is a seriously delicious lunch or healthy appetizer.
Jump to:
- Why You'll Love My Chicken Pinwheels
- Ingredient Information And Substitutions
- How To Make My Chicken Caesar Salad
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Tips For Making This Chicken Caesar Wrap Recipe:
- What To Serve With Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap Pinwheels
- Other Delicious Lunch Recipes To Try
- Chicken Caesar Wrap Pinwheels
Why You'll Love My Chicken Pinwheels
Do you ever find inspiration in the most unexpected places? I know I do. For example, I used to fly out of JFK often and they always had these chicken Caesar wraps that were cut into pieces, resembling little pinwheel sandwiches. They were super light and full of tasty flavor, and although they were way expensive (hello airport food!), they were a good way to hold me over until I made it home to all that great home cooking!
Other than nostalgia, here are a few more reasons why I love this easy chicken pinwheels recipe:
- A great option for parties, barbecues, or potlucks
- You only need 4 ingredients
- Perfectly handheld
- Can make with leftovers
- Flavorful and fresh
Ingredient Information And Substitutions
- Chicken- This is a great one for any leftover chicken! And if you don't have any on hand, grab a rotisserie bird from the supermarket to make life easier. Otherwise, you can quickly grill up some chicken breast.
- Flour Tortillas- Make sure to get the large, burrito-style tortillas for this recipe. You need it big enough for all of the fillings.
- Lettuce- Romaine is a classic choice — and what I'm using here — but you could use your preferred greens.
- Caesar Dressing- Keep it simple and use your favorite brand!
How To Make My Chicken Caesar Salad
Step 1- Dress the tortillas.
Place the tortillas on a clean work surface. Spread a thin, even layer of Caesar dressing on each one.
Step 2- Add toppings.
Add the lettuce and chicken in an even layer over the dressed tortilla.
Step 3- Roll and Slice.
Carefully roll the wrap up and away from you and secure it as tightly as you can without ripping it. Leave the seam side down and repeat with the second tortilla.
Cut the wraps into 1-inch thick pieces then insert a toothpick into the seam of each chicken pinwheel to keep them together. Keep them in the fridge until you're ready to serve, and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a no cook, no bake meal! So no need to worry about cooking your pinwheels. You will need to have some cooked chicken ready and available before you get started, but that's the only thing that needs to be cooked here.
A toothpick is your friend! Some other recipes note to wrap the tortillas (before slicing) in plastic wrap, storing in the fridge for a while to chill, then slicing them. That wouldn't work that well with my chicken pinwheel recipe — after slicing, the pinwheels would ultimately fall apart as they aren't made with creamier fillings like cream cheese or sour cream. Use the toothpicks and you should be fine.
You likely added a bit too much dressing. Remember to add just enough to evenly cover the tortilla. Anything more and all of that excess moisture will make things go mushy.
Tips For Making This Chicken Caesar Wrap Recipe:
- Use leftover chicken- I can't stand food waste. This recipe is a delicious and healthy way to repurpose leftover grilled or rotisserie chicken.
- Spread the dressing in a thin layer over the whole tortilla- Not only is it delicious, but it also helps hold the chicken pinwheels together.
- Lightly shred the lettuce and chop the chicken into small pieces- This makes for easier cutting (to take it from a wrap to actual pinwheels) and cleaner eating.
- Feel free to throw in your favorite add-ons- I kept these pretty simple, but there are so many extras that would be awesome additions. Tomatoes, red onion, pepperoncini, Kalamata olives, mushroom... the world is your oyster!
- Make sure you wrap tightly- You don't want your chicken pinwheels to fall apart on you.
- Use toothpicks for easier cutting- They'll keep everything rolled up nice and tight and allow you to space them cutting thckness for yourself. Plus they're so festive for parties.
- Ingredients to prep ahead- If you don't have any leftovers to work with, you can cook the chicken in advance. Once cooled, chop it up into small pieces and refrigerate until you're ready to use. You can also wash and chop the lettuce.
- Leftovers and storage- You can store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. I do suggest eating them sooner rather than later as the dressing will cause the wraps to go soft over time.
What To Serve With Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap Pinwheels
I'm usually making chicken Caesar pinwheels for parties these days — I don't fly back and forth out of JFK too often now that I'm married with kids! They work great as a part of a larger appetizer spread alongside my crescent roll veggie pizza and some classic 7 layer dip.
If you'd like to enjoy them for lunch, pair them with your favorite potato chips (or my everything pita chips) and a simple cucumber and tomato salad!
Other Delicious Lunch Recipes To Try
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Chicken Caesar Wrap Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 2 large flour tortillas (burrito size)
- 3 Tablespoons Caesar dressing to taste
- 2 cups diced cooked chicken
- 2 cups shredded Romaine lettuce
Instructions
- Lay the tortillas out on a cutting board.
- Spread a thin layer of Caesar dressing onto each tortilla, to completely cover it.
- Scatter chicken and Romaine lettuce evenly over the tortilla.
- Carefully and tightly roll the tortilla up and away from you, leaving the seam side down.
- Cut the wraps into 1 inch thick slices.
- Carefully insert a toothpick into the seam of each slice to hold it together.
- Refrigerate until you're ready to eat.
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Notes
- Use leftover chicken- I can't stand food waste. This recipe is a delicious and healthy way to repurpose leftover grilled or rotisserie chicken.
- Spread the dressing in a thin layer over the whole tortilla- Not only is it delicious, but it also helps hold the chicken pinwheels together.
- Lightly shred the lettuce and chop the chicken into small pieces- This makes for easier cutting (to take it from a wrap to actual pinwheels) and cleaner eating.
- Feel free to throw in your favorite add-ons- I kept these pretty simple, but there are so many extras that would be awesome additions. Tomatoes, red onion, pepperoncini, Kalamata olives, mushroom... the world is your oyster!
- Make sure you wrap tightly- You don't want your chicken pinwheels to fall apart on you.
- Use toothpicks for easier cutting- They'll keep everything rolled up nice and tight and allow you to space them cutting thckness for yourself. Plus they're so festive for parties.
- Ingredients to prep ahead- If you don't have any leftovers to work with, you can cook the chicken in advance. Once cooled, chop it up into small pieces and refrigerate until you're ready to use. You can also wash and chop the lettuce.
- Leftovers and storage- You can store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. I do suggest eating them sooner rather than later as the dressing will cause the wraps to go soft over time.
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