Pesto Chicken Wrap Delight (Print View)

Tender chicken and basil pesto combine with fresh vegetables in a savory wrap, perfect for a quick meal.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced

→ Pesto & Cheese

02 - 1/3 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
03 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves
05 - 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
06 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced (optional)

→ Wraps & Extras

08 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, mix cooked chicken with basil pesto until evenly coated.
02 - Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 10 to 15 seconds until pliable.
03 - Lay each tortilla flat and layer baby spinach down the center, followed by pesto-coated chicken, shredded mozzarella, tomato slices, red onion, and roasted red peppers if using.
04 - Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper over the layered ingredients to taste.
05 - Fold the sides inward and roll up the tortilla tightly to enclose the fillings.
06 - Slice each wrap in half and serve immediately or wrap tightly in foil or parchment for portability.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 25 minutes, making it your new secret weapon for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
  • The pesto does all the heavy lifting flavor-wise, so you barely have to think about seasoning.
  • These wraps travel beautifully, which means you can eat them at your desk, in the car, or at a picnic without guilt.
02 -
  • Don't skip warming the tortillas—I learned this the hard way when I tried to rush and ended up with a shattered wrap that leaked all over my lap.
  • Slice your vegetables thin; thick tomato or onion slices make the wrap difficult to bite through and throw off the balance of flavors.
  • If you're making these ahead, keep the pesto and wet ingredients separate from the tortilla until just before eating, or everything becomes a sad, soggy bundle.
03 -
  • Buy a good pesto or make your own when basil is in season and freeze it in ice cube trays—having it on hand turns any protein into lunch in minutes.
  • If you're meal prepping, cook extra chicken at the beginning of the week and store it in a sealed container so these wraps become a no-thought assembly on busy mornings.
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