Description
These Pesto Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a quick and healthy meal option that is bursting with flavor. Tender marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze come together in a light and delicious dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds total)
- 1/4 cup prepared pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Lettuce Wraps:
- 1 large head of butter lettuce (or romaine lettuce), leaves separated and washed
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted (optional)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Breasts: Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap or in a resealable plastic bag. Pound the chicken to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- Marinate the Chicken: Whisk together pesto, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts to the bowl and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat the Pan: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest the Chicken: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Slice the Chicken: Slice chicken into strips or cubes.
- Prepare the Lettuce Cups: Separate and wash lettuce leaves.
- Fill the Lettuce Cups: Place chicken into lettuce cups.
- Add the Toppings: Top with tomatoes, onion, feta cheese, and pine nuts.
- Drizzle with Balsamic Glaze (Optional): Drizzle balsamic glaze over wraps.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the lettuce wraps immediately.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lettuce wrap
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pesto Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Healthy Recipe, Quick Meal, Pesto Chicken, Lettuce Wraps
