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Pesto Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Pesto Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps Recipe
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These Pesto Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps are a delicious and light meal perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The combination of tender chicken, flavorful pesto, and crisp lettuce leaves creates a refreshing and satisfying dish.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken Salad:

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen green baby peas
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
  • 1/3 cup homemade pesto sauce
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or unsweetened coconut yogurt
  • 2 Tbsps sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
  • red pepper flakes, if desired

Lettuce Leaves to Serve:

  • Butter lettuce
  • Boston bib lettuce
  • Romaine lettuce
  • Red or green leaf lettuce
  • Collard greens
  • Iceberg lettuce
  • Cabbage leaves

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Peas: If using frozen peas, place them in a colander and run them under hot water for a minute to thaw. Set aside to drain completely.
  2. Prepare the Chicken Salad: Chop or shred the cooked chicken and place it in a large bowl. Add the pesto, yogurt, sun-dried tomatoes, and peas. Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Assemble the Lettuce Wraps: Lay several lettuce leaves on top of each other to create a sturdy vessel. Spoon the chicken salad into the lettuce leaves and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
  4. Serve: Enjoy your Pesto Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps!

Notes

  • You can customize the salad by adding nuts, seeds, or additional vegetables.
  • Feel free to substitute the chicken with tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
  • These lettuce wraps are great for a low-carb or gluten-free meal.

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Keywords: Pesto Chicken Salad, Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Salad Recipe, Healthy Lunch Ideas

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