Description
Pesto Chicken Lettuce Wraps offer a refreshing twist on traditional meals, combining tender chicken coated in vibrant basil pesto with crisp romaine lettuce leaves. These wraps are perfect for a light lunch or dinner, providing a satisfying crunch and burst of flavor. Easy to prepare and customize, they make for a delightful dish that everyone will enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 450g)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil pesto
- 8 large romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded carrots
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, and season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Shred the Chicken: Allow the chicken to cool slightly, then shred it with forks and toss in basil pesto until evenly coated.
- Prepare the Lettuce: Wash the romaine leaves under cold water and pat dry.
- Assemble Your Wraps: Place shredded chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, and shredded carrots onto each lettuce leaf.
- Serve & Enjoy: Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg