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I’ve got a simple and flavor-packed school lunch idea for you: rotisserie chicken wraps with ranch dressing! It’s like the best salad you’ve ever tasted tucked inside a soft flour tortilla, who’s ready to make one?
Rotisserie Chicken Wraps with Ranch Dressing
Hands down, a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store is one of the BEST meal builders! The meat is seasoned to perfection, perfectly cooked, and yields up to 4 cups of pure protein. I often serve half of a rotisserie chicken for dinner one night and the next day I use leftovers to pack lunches like this chicken wrap or my Chicken Cesar Lunch Wrap or this epic Chipotle Chicken Wrap.
Every bite is infused with tender chicken, creamy ranch, and crispy lettuce. Plus, the chicken filling can be prepped up to 3 days ahead, so assembling this lunch takes less than 5 minutes on a busy morning.
Pro tip: Be sure to shred the rotisserie chicken when it’s at room temperature. If it’s too hot you will burn your hands, if it’s cold, the meat is hard to separate from the bones and skin.
Related: More Lunch Wrap Ideas
Ingredients
Here are all the rotisserie chicken wraps ingredients you’ll need to add to the shopping list:
- Rotisserie chicken: grab one from the deli section, or roast your own chicken!
- Shredded cheese: use cheddar, pepper jack, mozzarella, or any variety you have available.
- Green onion: optional but adds a nice crunch and flavor.
- Ranch dressing: adds tangy, creamy flavor! Make it with store-bought or homemade ranch.
- Tortillas: large flour or gluten-free wraps are pliable and hold up best.
- Lettuce: optional but adds a fresh, crunchy texture.
- Snacks: balance it out with fresh carrot chips and mixed berries.
Have more leftovers? There are so many amazing ways to turn rotisserie chicken salad into a kid-favorite lunch, try one of these ideas next.
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How to Pack a Rotisserie Chicken Wrap for Lunch
Here’s where you’ll learn to assemble this chicken wrap and prevent it from falling apart in the lunchbox.
- Fill and fold
Spread a scoop of the rotisserie chicken mixture onto the tortilla and top with the shredded lettuce. Fold and roll the wrap tightly. - Can you wrap?
Here’s where the wording gets a little tricky, so stick with me; wrap the assembled tortilla wrap with a paper towel or plastic wrap. This is what keeps the ingredients “tucked” in place so nothing falls apart in the lunchbox. - Pack it up
Cut the wrap in half with a serrated knife (easier to use on the paper towel or plastic), and pack it into a lunch container. Add the veggies and fruit to separate compartments to eat with the chicken wrap for lunch. - Prepare for shipment
Close the lunch container and add it to a lunch bag with an ice pack.
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How to keep chicken lunch wrap fresh
Check out the following tips for packing the wrap properly so it remains fresh until lunchtime:
Choose the right container
Since wraps are fragile, use a hard lunch container that fits the wrap snugly instead of a ziplock bag. A sturdy lunchbox keeps the wrap from sliding around or being squished.
Prevent sogginess
If you’re packing fruits and veggies as a side, place them away from the wrap in a different container or compartment of the lunchbox. This way, you keep the wrap from getting mushy and the produce remains fresh and crunchy.
Wait to slice it in half
To keep the chicken wrap from getting soggy and keep the filling inside, slice your wrap in half right before packing it for school in the lunch bag.
Keep it fresh
Store your chicken wraps in the fridge and then pack them in an insulated lunch bag with an ice pack to keep them safe to eat until lunchtime.
More easy wraps for school lunch
Wraps are easy to assemble and fun to eat, so you want to have many delicious ideas on hand, like this mouthwatering grilled BBQ chicken wrap and this turkey avocado lettuce wrap. My kids also have a thing for this healthy egg salad wrap, but my youngest favorite is this peanut butter apple wrap. Who can blame him?
Rotisserie Chicken Lunch Wrap
Ingredients
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- ½ cup shredded cheese, any kind
- 1 small green onion, diced
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 4 large flour tortillas, spinach, whole wheat, or gluten-free
- 2 cups shredded lettuce, optional
- Fruit and veggies of your choice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the chicken with shredded cheese, green onions, and ranch dressing until combined.
- Place the tortillas onto a large cutting board and top each with a portion of the chicken mixture and shredded lettuce. Fold and tuck the sides in before rolling tightly. Wrap with a paper towel or plastic wrap to keep the filling intact.
- Cut each wrap in half and pack it into a compartmentalized lunch container. Add your choice of fruit and veggies to the empty compartments.
- Close the container and place it in a lunch bag with an ice pack.
Kristin says
Thanks for the ideas