Pesto Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Pesto Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delightful and healthy dish that combines succulent chicken with vibrant pesto, all nestled in crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect for casual gatherings or quick weeknight dinners, these wraps are not only easy to make but also customizable to your taste. Add your favorite veggies for an extra crunch, and watch them disappear at your next meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 wraps 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 large romaine or butter lettuce leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded carrots
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Allow the chicken to cool slightly, then shred it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken with pesto sauce until evenly coated.
- Wash and dry the lettuce leaves, ensuring they are sturdy enough to hold the filling.
- Spoon the pesto chicken into each lettuce leaf and top with cherry tomatoes and shredded carrots.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu or chickpeas. Feel free to add extras like avocado slices or cucumbers for additional flavors.