Description
These pesto chicken lettuce wraps are a quick and healthy lunch option filled with tender chicken, vibrant pesto, and juicy tomatoes. Perfect for meal prep and customizable to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/4 cup pesto
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 large romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- Lemon wedges for squeezing
- Extra pesto for drizzling
Instructions
- Start by shredding or chopping your cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the pesto. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until the chicken is well coated.
- Wash the romaine lettuce leaves gently under cold water and pat them dry with a clean towel.
- Take a lettuce leaf and spoon a generous amount of the pesto chicken mixture into the center.
- Top the chicken with cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and feta cheese if using.
- Fold the sides of the lettuce over the filling to create a wrap.
- Repeat the process with the remaining lettuce leaves and chicken mixture.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and extra pesto on the side for drizzling.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Prepare the chicken and pesto mixture in advance for quick assembly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps per serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
Keywords: pesto, chicken, lettuce wraps, healthy lunch, low-carb