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Pesto Chicken Lettuce Wraps: A Healthy, Tasty Delight!

Pesto Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a quick and healthy meal option, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 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 butter or romaine lettuce leaves separated
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken and basil pesto. Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated.
  2. Add the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and toasted pine nuts to the chicken mixture. Gently fold to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Take a lettuce leaf and spoon a generous amount of the chicken mixture into the center.
  4. Wrap the lettuce leaf around the filling, creating a wrap. Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling.
  5. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving for a chilled option.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For added crunch, include diced cucumbers or bell peppers in the chicken mixture.
  • Substitute the chicken with shredded turkey or cooked quinoa for a vegetarian option.

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