Pesto Chicken Wrap (Printable)

Tender chicken and vibrant pesto blended with fresh spinach, tomato, and mozzarella in a quick handheld wrap.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced (approximately 10.5 oz)

→ 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 diameter
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, mix the cooked chicken with pesto until the chicken is thoroughly coated.
02 - Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 10 to 15 seconds to soften and increase pliability.
03 - Lay each warmed tortilla flat and layer baby spinach leaves in the center, then add 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 of each tortilla inward and tightly roll up to form a secure wrap.
06 - Slice wraps in half and serve immediately, or wrap tightly in foil or parchment paper for portability.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Comes together in under 30 minutes with mostly prep-done ingredients
  • Travel beautifully without getting soggy or sad
  • Endless variations based on what you have in the fridge
02 -
  • Warm tortillas are crucial they crack and split when cold
  • Tomato slices should be thin or they make the wrap soggy
  • Dont overfill or youll never get a tight roll
03 -
  • Give assembled wraps a quick press in a panini press for melty grilled perfection
  • Whole wheat or spinach tortillas add nutrition and flavor
  • Nutfree pesto exists if allergies are a concern
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