Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Easy Pesto Chicken Lettuce Wraps, a light and nutritious lunch option perfect for any occasion. Tender chicken mixed with fresh basil pesto is served in crisp lettuce leaves, making each bite a delightful combination of taste and texture. Quick to prepare with simple ingredients, these wraps are ideal for meal prep or a last-minute lunch that satisfies your cravings without weighing you down.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto
- 8 large butter or romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let rest before slicing.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sliced chicken with pesto, coating evenly.
- Lay lettuce leaves flat and fill each with pesto-coated chicken.
- Top with halved cherry tomatoes and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over wraps before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling/Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (about 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg