Description
Pesto Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a fresh and vibrant dish that combines tender chicken marinated in zesty pesto with crisp butter lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy carrots. Perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight dinners, these wraps are both delicious and healthy. Easy to customize for any dietary preference, they bring a burst of flavor and fun to your table. Enjoy them as appetizers or a light main course while savoring every delightful bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- ½ cup pesto sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 8 large butter lettuce leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breasts in olive oil, salt, pepper, and pesto sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
- Lay out butter lettuce leaves on a clean surface and fill each leaf with sliced chicken, cherry tomato halves, shredded carrots, crumbled feta cheese (if using), and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Fold each lettuce leaf around the filling like a taco and serve immediately with extra pesto on the side.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg