Pesto Chicken Wrap Flavorful (Print View)

A flavorful wrap combining chicken, basil pesto, fresh spinach, tomato, and mozzarella for a tasty meal.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced (about 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, combine the cooked chicken with basil pesto and toss until evenly coated.
02 - Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 10 to 15 seconds until pliable.
03 - Lay each tortilla flat and layer baby spinach leaves down the center, followed by the pesto-coated chicken, shredded mozzarella, tomato slices, red onion, and roasted red peppers if using.
04 - Season the assembled ingredients with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
05 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll tightly to form wraps. Slice in half and serve immediately, or wrap tightly in foil or parchment for portability.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than ordering takeout, but tastes like you actually planned something thoughtful.
  • The pesto does all the heavy lifting flavor-wise, so even simple cooked chicken feels exciting and restaurant-quality.
  • It's infinitely adaptable—whatever vegetables you have on hand will work beautifully.
02 -
  • Warming the tortillas is non-negotiable—cold ones will tear and split, but even ten seconds of heat makes them flexible and forgiving.
  • If you're meal prepping, assemble the wrap and don't cut it until right before you eat it, otherwise it dries out and the flavors flatten.
03 -
  • Toast your tortillas right before assembly—this extra step makes a surprising difference in texture and prevents the wrap from feeling rubbery.
  • Pat your tomato slices dry with a paper towel to prevent excess moisture from soaking into the tortilla.
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