Description
A simple and satisfying lunch wrap featuring crispy chicken, crunchy bacon, fresh lettuce, ranch dressing, and shredded cheddar cheese wrapped in a soft tortilla. Perfect for quick meals and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound / 450g)
- 6 slices bacon (thick-cut preferred)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing (120ml)
- 4 large flour tortillas (about 10-inch / 25cm)
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce (about 50g)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (50g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry. Mix garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and rub all over the chicken.
- Heat skillet over medium heat and cook bacon strips until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and reserve some bacon fat in the pan.
- Add olive oil and a tablespoon of reserved bacon fat to the skillet. Cook chicken breasts over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C). Let rest, then slice or dice.
- Lay out tortillas and spread a generous spoonful of ranch dressing on each.
- Layer shredded lettuce, chicken pieces, crispy bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese on each tortilla.
- Roll up the tortillas snugly, folding in the sides as you go.
- Optional: Toast wraps seam-side down in a clean skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes per side until golden and slightly crisp.
- Cut wraps in half if desired and serve.
Notes
Use bacon fat when cooking chicken for extra flavor and crispiness. Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Let chicken rest before slicing to retain juices. Toast wraps for added texture. Store chicken, bacon, and ranch separately from tortillas and lettuce to avoid sogginess. Can substitute turkey bacon or use gluten-free tortillas. Add avocado or extra veggies for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 420
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 32
Keywords: chicken wrap, bacon wrap, ranch dressing, quick lunch, easy recipe, crispy chicken, meal prep, lunch wrap