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Pesto Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

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These Pesto Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a fresh and flavorful low-carb meal option, combining tender cooked chicken tossed in vibrant basil pesto, served in crisp lettuce leaves, and topped with grated Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, these wraps are easy to prepare and full of Mediterranean-inspired taste.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded

Pesto

  • 1/2 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)

Wrap

  • 8 large iceberg or butter lettuce leaves, washed and dried

Toppings

  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the Chicken: Prepare the chicken by cooking it thoroughly—either by poaching, baking, or pan-searing—until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Once cooled slightly, shred or chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Toss with Pesto: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken pieces with the basil pesto. Stir well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the flavorful pesto sauce.
  3. Assemble the Wraps: Lay out the clean lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Spoon a generous amount of the pesto chicken mixture onto each lettuce leaf.
  4. Add Parmesan Cheese: Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken in each lettuce wrap to add a salty, nutty flavor and an extra layer of richness.
  5. Serve Immediately: Serve the lettuce wraps immediately to keep the leaves crisp and the flavors fresh. Enjoy as a light lunch or appetizer.

Notes

  • For a low-carb option, use butter lettuce or romaine as your wrap instead of iceberg for added nutrition and crunch.
  • You can make your own pesto using fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan, and olive oil if you prefer homemade flavor.
  • Leftover pesto chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, but assemble the wraps fresh to maintain lettuce crispness.
  • Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes or toasted pine nuts on top for extra texture and flavor if desired.

Keywords: pesto chicken, lettuce wraps, low carb, Mediterranean, quick lunch, healthy wraps

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