Pesto Chicken Wrap Flavor (Print Version)

Tender chicken, basil pesto, fresh veggies, and mozzarella combined in a flavorful, handheld wrap.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced (about 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

# Directions:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, toss the cooked chicken with basil pesto until evenly coated.
02 - Heat the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 10 to 15 seconds to increase pliability.
03 - Lay each tortilla flat and arrange baby spinach leaves along the center, followed by the pesto-coated chicken, shredded mozzarella, tomato slices, red onion, and roasted red peppers if using.
04 - Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper over the assembled ingredients to taste.
05 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll tightly to enclose the fillings securely.
06 - Cut each wrap in half and serve immediately or wrap tightly in foil or parchment paper for portability.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 25 minutes flat, which means you can actually make lunch instead of defaulting to takeout.
  • The pesto does all the heavy lifting flavor-wise, so you're not wrestling with bland chicken.
  • It tastes just as good cold the next day, making it a meal-prep dream that doesn't require reheating.
02 -
  • Room-temperature or slightly warm pesto chicken is the sweet spot—if it's piping hot, it'll wilt the spinach into submission and turn your wrap into a soggy mess.
  • The order of layers matters more than you'd think; spinach first creates a moisture barrier that keeps your wrap from falling apart by lunch time.
03 -
  • Slice your tomatoes and red onions right before assembling so they don't have time to release juice and soak everything.
  • If your pesto is thick, thin it out with a tiny drizzle of olive oil so it spreads evenly without tearing the tortilla.
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