This Easy Chicken Pesto Wrap recipe is fully loaded with high protein and healthy go-to recipes without a lot of fuss. A juicy chicken, zesty pesto, crisp veggies, and that melted mozzarella, all wrapped inside a tortilla, just visualize this with your closed eyes. Isn’t it so delicious and Yummy?
I love to eat wraps so frequently due to their satisfying taste but going to a cafe daily costs too much. That’s why this homemade chicken pesto wrap is a lifesaver. You can get all the ingredients and a full taste at such a low price than at a cafe.
It is a perfect recipe for your Lunch or dinner whenever you feel hungry. The best part is that it is loaded with protein and green veggies(such as Chicken, Avocado, and some other green leaves) that give you several health benefits. And consuming daily homemade pesto wrap does not harm both your health and your pocket.
If you don’t like some of the ingredients then you can also make it with your own combination of ingredients or skip some stuff but still, it maintains its taste. Every bite of this recipe is more enjoyable and it’s very easy to prepare.
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Best thing About this Recipe that You’ll Love
✅Balanced Diet:- Protein(Chicken), Healthy Fats(Avocado), Fiber(veggies), Crabs, It’s a tasty and balanced diet too. You can eat it if you follow the Keto Diet.
✅Easy Portable:- It’s a perfect example of a grab-and-go meal, just grab it and walk by enjoying its bites on your way.
✅Time Saver Recipes:- If you have leftover chicken or any other veggies from last night’s dinner then you can use it in a wrap for the next day’s lunch. So it’s perfect for saving time.
✅Customizable:- If you don’t like any ingredients like bell peppers, then you can replace them with other veggies. You can customize it how you want.
Ingredients for Easy Chicken Pesto Wrap Recipe
To make this Delicious Chicken Pesto Wrap Recipes you need these ingredients:-
- 2 Cups Pre-Cooked chicken (sliced or shredded)
- 4 Large Tortilla Wraps (Whole wheat, Spinach, or any kind you want)
- ¼ Cup Basil pesto (Store-bought or homemade)
- 1 Cup fresh spinach
- 1 Red bell pepper (Finely chopped)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 avocado sliced
- ½ cup cherry or grape tomato (Cut in 2 halves)
- Salt and Pepper as per your taste
Cooking time of Chicken Pesto Recipe
- Course: Lunch/Dinner
- Cuisine: American
- Keyword: chicken, pesto, wraps
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Servings:4
- Calories: 374 kcal
Step-by-step process to make Chicken Pesto Wrap
Step:-1 On a flat surface, lay out a tortilla and put 1 tablespoon of basil pesto and spread it evenly over the surface of the tortilla and leave a 1-inch border around the edges, then put spinach leaves on top of it.
Step:-2 Now put the other remaining ingredients such as chicken, red bell pepper, mozzarella, avocado, and tomatoes, and make a layer of those ingredients.
Step:-3 Fold it from the sides and then roll it tightly from the bottom.
Step:-4 Now heat a grilled pan or skillet and keep the heat medium, put the wrap in the pan and grill for 2-3 minutes on each side until it turns golden brown and crispy.
Step:-5 Now slice your wrap diagonally and now your wrap is ready to serve.
How to keep variations in your Chicken Pesto Wrap?
If you want to make some variations in your recipes then put some spicy kicks like crushed red pepper flakes or add some veggie delight like zucchini, eggplant, or mushroom or if you want some tangy flavour then replace basil pesto with sun-dried tomato pesto.
What to Serve with this Easy Chicken Pesto Wrap?
Although this chicken pesto wrap is a balanced meal and packed with protein, fibre, and healthy fats having it with some sides makes it more yummy.
You can use some of the best sides like Chips and dips (Like salsa, hummus, or guacamole or so on), Salad, Pasta Salad, Fresh Fruit, Veggie sticks, and so on.