Description
Pesto Chicken and Avocado Bacon Salad Wraps are a delightful fusion of flavors that elevate any meal. This easy-to-make wrap features tender chicken coated in aromatic pesto, creamy avocado slices, crispy bacon, and fresh greens—all beautifully wrapped in a tortilla. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is not only delicious but also visually appealing. Enjoy a flavor fiesta with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 6 slices crispy bacon
- 4 large flour tortillas (or whole wheat)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach or arugula
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing vegetables and slicing chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Cook the chicken pieces seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown (about 6-8 minutes).
- Stir in pesto sauce on low heat until chicken is well-coated (approximately 2-3 minutes).
- In another pan, fry bacon until crispy; drain and crumble once cool.
- On each tortilla, layer spinach, chicken mixture, avocado slices, crumbled bacon, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with lemon juice before wrapping tightly.
- Slice each wrap in half diagonally and enjoy immediately or store for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg