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Pesto Chicken Lettuce Wraps: A Healthy Delight Awaits!

Pesto Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a healthy and delicious meal option, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
  • 1 head of romaine lettuce leaves separated
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken and basil pesto. Mix until the chicken is well coated.
  2. Add the halved cherry tomatoes, shredded mozzarella cheese, and toasted pine nuts to the chicken mixture. Gently fold to combine.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Take a romaine lettuce leaf and spoon a generous amount of the pesto chicken mixture into the center.
  5. Wrap the lettuce leaf around the filling and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For added crunch, include diced cucumbers or bell peppers in the chicken mixture.
  • Substitute the chicken with cooked shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.

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