High Protein Chicken Pesto Wrap
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this wholesome and flavorful High Protein Chicken Pesto Wrap recipe! Packed with tender grilled chicken breast, vibrant baby spinach, juicy grape tomatoes, and sharp red onion, each bite delivers a satisfying mix of textures and nutrients. The creamy basil pesto spread sets the tone with bold herbal richness, while a sprinkle of parmesan cheese adds a touch of savory decadence. Nestled inside a healthy whole grain wrap, this recipe offers the perfect balance of protein, fiber, and fresh ingredients, making it ideal for meal prep or a quick grab-and-go option. Ready in just 30 minutes, this wrap is a delicious way to fuel your day while staying on track with a high-protein diet!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 pieces whole grain wraps
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cup basil pesto
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
Add olive oil to the grill pan, then add the chicken breasts.
Grill the chicken for 7-8 minutes on each side until fully cooked and juices run clear.
Remove the chicken from the pan and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
Slice the cooked chicken into thin strips.
Thinly slice the red onion and halve the grape tomatoes.
Lay out each whole grain wrap on a flat surface.
Spread 2 tablespoons of basil pesto evenly over each wrap.
Lay a handful of baby spinach leaves on top of the pesto.
Arrange sliced chicken, red onion, and grape tomatoes over the spinach.
Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese evenly over the toppings on each wrap.
Fold the sides of the wraps inward, then roll them up tightly from the bottom to the top.
Serve immediately, or wrap tightly in aluminum foil and refrigerate for up to one day.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2348 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.5 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.1 g | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 347 mg | 116% | |
| Sodium | 4028 mg | 175% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 164.0 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.7 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.2 g | ||
| Protein | 156.5 g | 313% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1165 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 2750 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
