Description
Chicken Pesto Wraps are a quick, healthy, and delicious lunch option featuring tender cooked chicken coated in flavorful pesto, combined with fresh baby spinach, crisp red bell pepper, and carrot sticks, all wrapped in whole wheat tortillas. Perfect for meal prep or a nutritious grab-and-go meal, these wraps bring vibrant colors and satisfying textures to your midday meal.
Ingredients
For the Wraps
- 1 cup cooked and cubed chicken
- 4 tablespoons pesto
- 4 whole wheat tortilla wraps
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin sticks
- 1 medium carrot, sliced into thin sticks
Instructions
- Coat the Chicken: In a small bowl, toss the cooked and cubed chicken with 4 tablespoons of pesto until the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce, infusing it with fresh, herby flavor.
- Prepare the Tortilla Base: Place one whole wheat tortilla on a flat surface. Spread 1/4 cup of fresh baby spinach leaves in the center, then layer 1/4 of the sliced red bell pepper and carrot sticks evenly over the spinach.
- Add the Chicken: Top the vegetables with 1/4 of the pesto-coated chicken, distributing it evenly to ensure every bite is packed with protein and flavor.
- Wrap It Up: Fold the sides of the tortilla inward to encase the filling, then fold the bottom edge up over the ingredients. Tuck the wrap tightly and roll it snugly to secure everything inside. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and ingredients to make four wraps.
Notes
- Leftover Chicken Hack: This recipe is ideal for using leftover cooked chicken from previous meals or rotisserie chicken from the store, making it a quick and convenient option.
- Meal Prep: Assemble the wraps ahead of time, wrap them tightly in foil or parchment paper, and store in the fridge for up to 3 days for an easy grab-and-go lunch.
- Warm the Tortillas: If tortillas are stiff or tear easily, warm them gently in a skillet or microwave before assembling to increase pliability.
- Freeze Your Homemade Pesto: Store homemade pesto in small glass containers in the freezer, allowing you to defrost and use it fresh in recipes like these wraps or chicken pesto pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
