Description
Healthy Pesto Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that combines juicy pesto-marinated chicken with crisp lettuce leaves for a satisfying and nutritious dish.
Ingredients
– 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1/2 cup prepared pesto
– 8 large lettuce leaves (such as romaine or bibb)
– 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
– 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. 1. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with the pesto until well coated.
2. 2. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
3. 3. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice or shred it into bite-sized pieces.
4. 4. Lay the lettuce leaves flat on a plate or platter. Top each leaf with the pesto chicken, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
5. 5. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. 6. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For a creamier pesto, you can add a tablespoon of olive oil or mayonnaise to the prepared pesto. You can also customize the fillings by adding avocado, cucumbers, or other fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Main Courses
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American