Description
A playful twist on the classic Caesar salad, these Chicken Caesar Salad Tortilla Cones feature crisp tortillas filled with creamy Caesar-dressed chicken, crunchy romaine, Parmesan, and croutons. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or party appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium flour tortillas
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup croutons, crushed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Combine Ingredients: Toss shredded chicken, romaine, Caesar dressing, Parmesan, lemon juice, and black pepper in a bowl until coated.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Brush tortillas with olive oil, shape into cones with foil or parchment, and place on baking sheet.
- Assemble the Dish: Bake cones for 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp, then cool slightly.
- Cook to Perfection: Keep salad chilled while cones bake.
- Finishing Touches: Gently mix in crushed croutons just before filling.
- Serve and Enjoy: Fill cones with salad mixture, top with extra Parmesan, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use room-temperature tortillas for easier shaping.
- Add croutons last to keep them crunchy.
- Serve cones upright in glasses for presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cone
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Chicken Caesar Salad, tortilla cones, salad cones, party food, easy chicken recipe