Pesto Chicken Wraps (Print Version)
Tender chicken with creamy pesto, fresh veggies, and cheese wrapped in a soft tortilla for a satisfying meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced
02 - 1/3 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
03 - 4 large flour tortillas or wraps
04 - 1 cup baby spinach
05 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese
06 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a bowl, toss the cooked chicken with the basil pesto until evenly coated.
02 - Lay out the tortillas on a clean surface.
03 - On each tortilla, layer a handful of spinach, a portion of pesto chicken, shredded cheese, cherry tomatoes, and red onion if using.
04 - Fold in the sides and roll up tightly to form a wrap.
05 - Lightly toast the wraps in a dry skillet for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and the cheese melts slightly.
06 - Slice in half and serve immediately.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in just 20 minutes from start to finish
- Uses leftover chicken to create a completely new meal
- Customizable with whatever vegetables you have on hand
- Portable for lunches or eating on the go
02 -
- Excellent source of lean protein with 28g per serving
- Completely adaptable to whatever leftovers you have available
- Perfect meal prep option for busy weeks
03 -
- Allow assembled wraps to rest for 5 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts and better filling distribution
- For meal prep, keep pesto chicken mixture separate from other ingredients and assemble just before eating
- Warm tortillas for 10 seconds in the microwave before assembling to make them more pliable and prevent cracking