Description
Pesto Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a fresh and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken coated in aromatic basil pesto, all wrapped in crisp romaine lettuce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these wraps offer a delightful crunch and vibrant colors that make any meal feel special. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re not just delicious; they’re also low-carb and customizable to suit any taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto
- 8 large romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from heat and stir in the basil pesto until well coated.
- Wash and dry the romaine leaves, then arrange them on a platter.
- Assemble wraps by spooning pesto chicken onto each lettuce leaf and topping with cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, and feta cheese if desired.
- Drizzle with olive oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg