Description
These Pesto Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delicious and light low-carb meal option that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. The combination of flavorful basil pesto, tender chicken, and crunchy pine nuts wrapped in fresh butter lettuce leaves creates a satisfying and healthy dish.
Ingredients
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Chicken Filling:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- Salt and pepper to taste
Wraps:
- 8 large butter lettuce leaves
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, basil pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and toasted pine nuts. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the chicken mixture evenly into the center of each butter lettuce leaf.
- Fold the lettuce leaves around the filling to create wraps.
- Serve immediately for the freshest texture.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, omit the mozzarella or substitute with a vegan cheese.
- You can add a squeeze of lemon juice to the chicken mixture for a fresh, tangy flavor.
- These wraps are great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator without the lettuce leaves, which should be added just before serving to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 6 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 28 grams
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
