Pesto Chicken and Avocado Bacon Salad Wraps
Pesto Chicken and Avocado Bacon Salad Wraps are a delightful fusion of flavors, perfect for anyone seeking a quick yet nutritious meal. These wraps feature savory grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and crispy turkey bacon, all drizzled with zesty pesto sauce and wrapped in a soft whole wheat tortilla. Not only are they packed with protein and healthy fats, but they also offer vibrant flavors that will satisfy your hunger. Whether you’re prepping lunch for a busy day or looking for a light dinner option, these wraps can be customized to suit your taste and are sure to please the whole family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or baby kale)
- 4 whole wheat tortillas
- 2–3 tablespoons pesto sauce
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat and cook chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- In the same pan, cook turkey bacon until crispy, about 4–5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- Slice cooked chicken into strips. On each tortilla, spread pesto sauce, then layer salad greens, sliced avocado, chicken strips, turkey bacon, and cherry tomatoes if desired.
- Roll the tortilla tightly around the fillings. Cut in half if preferred before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg