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Lemon-Pesto Chicken Wraps

This dish features cooked chicken combined with a fresh lemon-infused pesto, wrapped in a tortilla or flatbread. The preparation involves assembling the ingredients and wrapping them, resulting in a portable, flavorful meal with contrasting textures of tender chicken, creamy pesto, and soft bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded use leftover or cooked freshly
  • 1/4 cup pesto homemade or store-bought
  • 1 small lemon, juiced for bright flavor
  • 2 large tortillas or flatbreads for wrapping
  • to taste salt and pepper for seasoning as needed

Equipment

  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Spatula
  • Plate or platter

Method
 

  1. Place the cooked chicken in a mixing bowl and drizzle with lemon juice. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, then toss to combine and slightly soften the meat with citrus aroma.
    1 cup cooked chicken, shredded, 1 small lemon, juiced, to taste salt and pepper
  2. Spread a layer of pesto evenly over each tortilla or flatbread using a knife or spoon, covering the entire surface.
    1/4 cup pesto, 2 large tortillas or flatbreads
  3. Distribute the seasoned shredded chicken evenly over the pesto-covered tortillas, spreading it in a single layer and ensuring some lemon aroma is noticeable.
    1 cup cooked chicken, shredded, 1/4 cup pesto, 2 large tortillas or flatbreads
  4. Roll each tortilla tightly from one end to the other, pressing gently to secure the wrap and enclose the filling fully.
    1 cup cooked chicken, shredded, 1/4 cup pesto, 2 large tortillas or flatbreads
  5. Once assembled, cut each wrap in half diagonally using a sharp knife, revealing the colorful layers inside. Serve immediately or wrap for later.

Notes

For extra crunch, add sliced cucumbers or shredded lettuce inside before rolling.