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High-Protein Chicken Wrap with Pesto

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 wraps
Calories 450
A delicious and nutritious chicken wrap featuring homemade pesto and fresh ingredients, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

Dough and Fillings

  • 3 cups baby spinach (divided)
  • 2 cups fresh basil
  • ⅓ cup pine nuts or unsalted pistachios (toasted)
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 cups chopped or pulled cooked chicken
  • 4 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas
  • 1 avocado diced

Instructions 

  • Combine 1 cup spinach, 2 cups basil, and toasted nuts in a food processor. Pulse until roughly chopped (~10 pulses). Add ¼ cup oil and ¼ teaspoon salt; process until well combined (~30 seconds). Stir in 1 teaspoon lemon zest.
  • Place 2 cups chicken in a bowl. Mix with 3 tablespoons of pesto to coat evenly. Reserve remaining pesto.
  • Lay a tortilla on a surface. Spread ½ cup spinach, ½ cup chicken mixture, and ¼ diced avocado in the center. Roll up and cut in half. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the nuts until golden before blending.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Pesto, Wrap