Pesto Chicken Wrap (Print version)

Tender chicken, zesty pesto, fresh veggies, and creamy cheese wrapped for a quick satisfying meal.

# What You Need:

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

# How to Make:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine the cooked chicken with basil pesto. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
02 - Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 10 to 15 seconds until pliable.
03 - Lay each tortilla flat and layer baby spinach leaves down the center, followed by the pesto chicken, shredded mozzarella, tomato slices, red onion, and roasted red peppers if using.
04 - Season the assembled layers with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
05 - Fold in the sides and roll each tortilla tightly to form a wrap.
06 - Slice each wrap in half and serve immediately, or wrap tightly in foil or parchment paper for portability.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes with barely any actual cooking
  • The pesto creates an instant sauce that makes even simple chicken taste restaurant worthy
02 -
  • Cold tortillas will crack when you try to roll them. Warming them is not optional.
  • Don't overload the wraps or they will burst when you cut them. Less filling per wrap means neater eating.
03 -
  • Press the finished wraps in a panini press for 2 to 3 minutes to create warm crispy edges
  • Use leftover grilled chicken for extra smoky flavor that complements the pesto beautifully
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