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Blackened Cajun Chicken Caesar Wraps

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Bold and flavorful blackened Cajun chicken wrapped with creamy Caesar dressing, crunchy romaine, and Parmesan in warm tortillas. A quick and easy meal perfect for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450g)
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (recommend Slap Ya Mama)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • ½ cup (120 ml) Caesar dressing (homemade or store-bought)
  • ¼ cup (25g) Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch / 25 cm), warm and pliable
  • Optional: ½ cup (30g) croutons

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Let rest for 10 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Preheat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes. Add olive oil and swirl to coat.
  3. Place chicken breasts in the hot skillet. Cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until blackened. Flip and cook the other side for another 4-5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Adjust heat if chicken chars too quickly.
  4. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice into thin strips.
  5. In a mixing bowl, toss chopped romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing and grated Parmesan cheese. Add croutons if using.
  6. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 15-20 seconds until pliable.
  7. Lay a warm tortilla flat. Spoon Caesar-coated lettuce down the center, top with sliced blackened chicken. Fold sides and roll tightly from the bottom up.
  8. Cut wraps in half diagonally and serve immediately.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F (74°C). Rest chicken before slicing to keep it juicy. Warm tortillas to prevent cracking. For less spice, reduce Cajun seasoning by one-third and add smoked paprika. Can substitute chicken thighs for juicier meat. Use gluten-free tortillas or lettuce wraps for gluten-free diet. Dairy-free Caesar dressing and nutritional yeast can replace Parmesan for dairy-free version.

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