Pesto Chicken Wrap (Printable)

A vibrant blend of chicken, pesto, fresh vegetables, and cheese wrapped in soft tortillas for a tasty meal.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced (10.6 oz)

→ Pesto & Cheese

02 - 1/3 cup basil pesto
03 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves
05 - 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
06 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced (optional)

→ Wraps & Extras

08 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, mix cooked chicken with pesto until fully coated.
02 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 10 to 15 seconds to soften.
03 - Place each tortilla flat and layer spinach leaves in the center, then add pesto chicken, shredded mozzarella, tomato slices, red onion, and roasted red peppers if using.
04 - Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper over the fillings to taste.
05 - Fold the sides of the tortilla inward and roll tightly to form a wrap.
06 - Cut each wrap in half and serve immediately or wrap in foil or parchment for portability.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 25 minutes but tastes like you fussed over it, which feels like a small daily victory.
  • The pesto does all the heavy lifting flavor-wise, so even on autopilot mornings you end up with something vibrant and satisfying.
02 -
  • Warm your tortillas no matter what you're tempted to skip; a cold one will tear and ruin the whole experience within the first bite.
  • Layer spinach directly on the tortilla before adding the pesto chicken—it acts as a moisture barrier and keeps everything from getting soggy by lunchtime.
03 -
  • If your wrap is falling apart as you roll, you either didn't warm the tortilla enough or you overfilled it—pull back slightly and try again.
  • Season the filling before wrapping, not after, so the flavors meld into every component instead of sitting on the surface.
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