Description
These Pesto Chicken Lettuce Wraps are light, flavorful, and packed with protein—perfect for clean eating, low-carb diets, and quick dinners. Made with Greek yogurt, basil pesto, and butter lettuce, they’re simple yet satisfying.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Wraps:
- 1 head butter lettuce (or Bibb), leaves separated and rinsed
- Optional toppings: sliced cherry tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, or red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Shred the Chicken: Use two forks or your hands to shred the cooked chicken.
- Mix the Filling: In a bowl, combine chicken, Greek yogurt, pesto, celery, and onion. Stir gently and season to taste.
- Prep the Lettuce: Rinse the butter lettuce and dry thoroughly using a salad spinner or paper towels.
- Assemble: Spoon chicken salad into the center of each lettuce leaf. Add toppings if desired.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or chill for 10–15 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Use mashed avocado instead of Greek yogurt for a dairy-free version.
- Homemade pesto gives you better control over sodium and oil content.
- Add chia or hemp seeds to boost fiber and protein.
- Store chicken salad separately and assemble wraps just before eating to keep them fresh.
- Meal prep tip: Keeps well in the fridge for 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg