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Pesto Chicken Lettuce Wraps: A Healthy Delight to Try!

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
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 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 cooked chicken and basil pesto. Mix until the chicken is well coated.
  2. Add the cherry tomatoes, shredded mozzarella cheese, and toasted pine nuts to the chicken mixture. Stir gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Take a lettuce leaf and spoon about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture into the center.
  4. Fold the sides of the lettuce over the filling and roll it up to create a wrap.
  5. Repeat with the remaining lettuce leaves and chicken mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For added crunch, include diced cucumbers or bell peppers in the chicken mixture.
  • Substitute the chicken with cooked shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.

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