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I love Chicken Caesar salad but not all the fat and calories. If you are like me but want something more portable (and a lot lighter than restaurant versions), these Chicken Caesar Wraps are the answer. Crisp romaine lettuce, juicy chicken breast, and a creamy, garlicky Parmesan dressing come together in a high-fiber tortilla for a quick and satisfying meal.

Unlike Applebee’s Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken, which clocks in at nearly 1,000 calories, this lightened-up homemade version has just 350 calories and is ready in about 15 minutes. It’s a perfect choice for a healthy lunch, light dinner, or even meal prep.

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Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwich Wrap on small purple plate on granite.
Chicken Caesar Sandwich Wrap made lighter

Why I Love this Easy Healthy Chicken Caesar Wrap

  • All the Caesar flavor, fewer calories – Tangy Parmesan dressing, crunchy lettuce, and tender chicken give me the classic taste I crave without the heavy restaurant fat and calories.
  • Quick and easy – Ready in 15 minutes with simple pantry and fridge staples.
  • Meal prep friendly – I can make the dressing and chicken ahead of time, then assemble wraps when I’m ready to eat.
  • Versatile – Works with leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken, or even turkey. Swap the tortilla for a lettuce wrap if you prefer a lower carb option.
  • WW friendly – A lighter way to enjoy a longtime favorite without blowing my Points budget.

Ingredients and Substitutions

  • Olive oil – Adds richness to the dressing. You can also use avocado oil or light mayonnaise for creaminess.
  • Lemon juice – Fresh lemon juice keeps the dressing bright and zesty. Bottled works in a pinch.
  • Plain, low-fat yogurt – A lighter alternative to heavy Caesar dressing; Greek yogurt works too if you prefer it thicker.
  • Grated Parmesan cheese – Divided for mixing into the dressing and sprinkling on top; use freshly grated for best flavor.
  • Dijon mustard – Provides a tangy bite; spicy brown mustard also works.
  • Worcestershire sauce – Adds depth and a savory umami note.
  • Minced garlic – Fresh garlic for bold flavor; garlic powder can be used in a pinch.
  • Ground black pepper – Freshly cracked pepper really makes a difference.
  • Shredded romaine lettuce – Crisp and refreshing; swap with kale or a spring mix if you like.
  • Cooked chicken breast – Use chopped or shredded; leftover roasted or rotisserie chicken is perfect here.
  • Low carb, high fiber tortillas – Help keep calories and WW Points down, but any tortilla or even pita bread can be used. There are many different high-fiber low carb tortillas to choose from these days, including Xtreme Wellness, La Tortilla Factory and Mission. The wraps I used were Mission Protein with just 70 calories, 15g carbohydrates and 12g fiber each. For low carb, use a lettuce wrap instead.

WW Points and Nutrition

According to my calculations, each wrap has about:

How to Make Chicken Caesar Wraps, Step-by-Step

Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.

Ingredients including shredded cooked chicken breast, shredded Romaine lettuce, high fiber tortillas, grated Parmesan, lemon, olive oil, Dijon and Worcestershire sauce.
Ready to make the sandwich wraps

Step 2: Prepare the Caesar dressing.

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, yogurt, 1 tablespoon Parmesan, mustard, Worcestershire and garlic. If desired, stir in black pepper to taste, and set aside.

Whisking light caesar dressing in small glass bowl.
Whisk together the Caesar dressing

Step 3: Make the Caesar Chicken Salad

Add the shredded Romaine and chicken to a medium bowl. Pour in the dressing and toss to combine.

Mixing cooked shredded chicken, shredded Romaine and light homemade Caesar dressing in mixing bowl with spoon.
Toss the dressing with the chicken and Romaine

Step 4: Assemble the Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps

Place one wrap on a clean, flat surface. Spoon 1/2 the chicken mixture into center of wrap and sprinkle with 1/2 the remaining Parmesan. Fold up bottom inch or so of tortilla over the filling, then fold over the left and right sides and place a toothpick in center of wrap to keep it folded. Repeat with the second wrap and remaining ingredients.

Two chicken Caesar salad wraps on large green plate.
Fresh made chicken Caesar salad wraps

Recipe Notes

  • To make this ahead, prepare all ingredients, but don’t assemble the wraps. When you are ready, assemble the wraps and serve.
  • If your tortillas need to be softened before folding, simply heat in the microwave (affiliate link) for 10 to 15 seconds before adding the filling and folding.
Chicken Caesar Wrap made lighter on orange plate.
Chicken Caesar Wrap made lighter

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy this chicken wrap all by itself, or with a simple cucumber salad, carrot salad or small cup of vegetable soup.

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Chicken Caesar Wraps

By Peter | Simple Nourished Living
By substituting a high-fiber, low carb tortillas for the croutons and making a light and healthy dressing, these Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps are a great-tasting, healthy lunch alternative to high calorie chicken Caesar salad.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
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Ingredients 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon plain low-fat yogurt
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 3 cups shredded Romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped or shredded
  • 2 9-inch low carb high-fiber tortillas

Instructions 

  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, yogurt, 1 tablespoon Parmesan, mustard, Worcestershire and garlic. If desired, stir in black pepper to taste, and set aside.
  • Add the shredded Romaine and chicken to a medium bowl. Pour in the dressing and toss to combine.
  • Place one wrap on a clean, flat surface. Spoon 1/2 the chicken mixture into center of wrap and sprinkle with 1/2 the remaining Parmesan. Fold up bottom inch or so of tortilla over the filling, then fold over the left and right sides and place a toothpick in center of wrap to keep it folded. Repeat with the second wrap and remaining ingredients.

Notes

Serving size: 1 chicken caesar wrap
WW Points: 4
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8 PointsPlus (Old plan)
To make this ahead, prepare all ingredients, but don’t assemble the wraps. When you are ready, assemble the wraps and serve.
If your tortillas need to be softened before folding, simply heat in the microwave (affiliate link) for 10 to 15 seconds before adding the filling and folding.
There are many different high-fiber low carb tortillas to choose from these days, including Xtreme Wellness, La Tortilla Factory and Mission. The wraps I used were Mission Protein with just 70 calories, 15g carbohydrates and 12g fiber each.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken caesar salad wrap, Calories: 350kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 36g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 63mg, Sodium: 180mg, Potassium: 396mg, Fiber: 13g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 6198IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 86mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
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Recipe source: Eat What You Love (affiliate link) by Marlene Koch

More WW-Friendly Sandwiches and Wraps

If you liked this lightened-up Chicken Caesar Wrap, here are a few more quick and satisfying WW-friendly sandwich and wrap ideas you may enjoy:

  • Light Buffalo Chicken Wrap – Spicy, tangy, and creamy without being heavy, this wrap has all the flavor of buffalo wings in a healthier handheld.
  • Bacon Avocado Wrap – Crispy bacon meets creamy avocado for a satisfying wrap that feels indulgent but stays balanced.
  • WW Spicy Turkey, Apple and Spinach Panini – A warm pressed sandwich that combines savory turkey with the sweetness of apple and the freshness of spinach.
  • WW Friendly BLT Sandwiches – A lighter take on the classic BLT, keeping the crunch and flavor while cutting back on calories and fat.

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