Description
Pesto Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines juicy grilled chicken with aromatic basil pesto and crunchy vegetables, all wrapped in crisp romaine leaves. This low-carb meal is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a light lunch. With customizable options and an explosion of flavors, these wraps will delight your taste buds while keeping your meals healthy and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 8 large romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
- Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and juices run clear. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with basil pesto until evenly coated.
- Take a romaine leaf and spoon in some pesto chicken mixture. Add halved cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices on top. If desired, sprinkle with feta cheese.
- Serve immediately while fresh and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg