Lunch · american
Rotisserie Chicken Wrap
A Costco rotisserie chicken for nine dollars gives you enough meat for four wraps with plenty left for dinner, making this the highest-value no-cook lunch shortcut in the rotation. Shred it once and the work is done for days.
How to make it
Pull rotisserie chicken into small shredded pieces.
Lay tortilla flat and spread 1 tablespoon of dressing across the center.
Layer on chicken, shredded cheese, and lettuce.
Roll tightly, folding in the sides as you go.
Slice in half on a diagonal and wrap in foil or parchment.
Costco rotisserie chicken is the gold standard here. Pair it with Trader Joe's burrito-size flour tortillas and a drizzle of store-bought ranch or Caesar. Shredded Mexican blend cheese from any grocery store works perfectly. Wrap the finished rolls in foil so they hold their shape in the lunchbox and are easy for kids to hold.
Swap ideas: use honey mustard instead of ranch for a sweeter version; add sliced avocado or guacamole in a small side cup; swap the flour tortilla for a whole wheat or spinach wrap.
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