Lunch recipe

Herby Chicken Pesto Wraps with Cucumber

Name: Herby Chicken Pesto Wraps with Cucumber
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 4 wraps; 95g pesto; 300g chicken breast; 1 cucumber; 1 lettuce; 1 tbsp olive oil

Chicken pesto wraps with crisp cucumber, lettuce, and a sauce that keeps the filling tidy.

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20 min430 kcal2 base servingsQuickPackableLunchbox Friendly

ContainsGluten

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Recipe and nutrition estimates

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Focus ingredients: chicken breast, pesto

Dietary fit: Lower Sugar

Serving tip: Keep wet fillings away from the edge of the wrap so it stays sealed in a lunch box.

Chicken Pesto Wraps plated and ready to serve.

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Nutrition

Estimated nutrition per serving

430 kcalEstimated 1 of 5 a day

Typical values	per serving
Energy	430 kcal
Protein	19.3g
Carbohydrate	48.4g
of which sugars	8.7g
Fat	15.3g
of which saturates	4.3g
Fibre	6g
Salt	1g

Ingredients

What you need

4 wraps
95g pesto
300g chicken breast
1 cucumber
1 lettuce
1 tbsp olive oil

You'll also need

bowl, knife

Method

Step by step

Up to 8 clear steps

Step 1
Prep the fillings
Cut the cucumber into bite-sized pieces and shred the lettuce. Keep the fillings close to hand.
Step 2
Cook the chicken
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes, turning until golden outside and piping hot in the centre, then rest for 2 minutes.
8 min
Step 3
Warm the wraps
Warm the wraps in a dry frying pan for 30 seconds on each side, or microwave them for 20 seconds, so they fold without tearing.
1 min
Step 4
Spread the sauce
Spread pesto over each wrap, leaving a small border around the edge. Add a pinch of salt only if the sauce tastes flat.
Step 5
Fill and roll
Add the chicken breast, cucumber and lettuce, fold in the sides, roll tightly, then slice in half to serve or pack for lunch.

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Lunch recipe

Herby Chicken Pesto Wraps with Cucumber

Chicken pesto wraps with crisp cucumber, lettuce, and a sauce that keeps the filling tidy.

Plan with this recipe Start cooking Ingredients

20 min430 kcal2 base servingsQuickPackableLunchbox Friendly

ContainsGluten

Allergy and dietary checks

Recipe and nutrition estimates

Recipe times, servings, calories and nutrition notes are estimates for planning. They are not medical or dietary advice. Check food is cooked safely and adjust recipes for your household's needs.

Focus ingredients: chicken breast, pesto

Dietary fit: Lower Sugar

Serving tip: Keep wet fillings away from the edge of the wrap so it stays sealed in a lunch box.

Image: Shop Sorted generated asset

Nutrition

Estimated nutrition per serving

430 kcalEstimated 1 of 5 a day

Typical values	per serving
Energy	430 kcal
Protein	19.3g
Carbohydrate	48.4g
of which sugars	8.7g
Fat	15.3g
of which saturates	4.3g
Fibre	6g
Salt	1g

Ingredients

What you need

4 wraps
95g pesto
300g chicken breast
1 cucumber
1 lettuce
1 tbsp olive oil

You'll also need

bowl, knife

Method

Step by step

Up to 8 clear steps

Step 1
Prep the fillings
Cut the cucumber into bite-sized pieces and shred the lettuce. Keep the fillings close to hand.
Step 2
Cook the chicken
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes, turning until golden outside and piping hot in the centre, then rest for 2 minutes.
8 min
Step 3
Warm the wraps
Warm the wraps in a dry frying pan for 30 seconds on each side, or microwave them for 20 seconds, so they fold without tearing.
1 min
Step 4
Spread the sauce
Spread pesto over each wrap, leaving a small border around the edge. Add a pinch of salt only if the sauce tastes flat.
Step 5
Fill and roll
Add the chicken breast, cucumber and lettuce, fold in the sides, roll tightly, then slice in half to serve or pack for lunch.

Herby Chicken Pesto Wraps with Cucumber

What you need

You'll also need

Step by step

Prep the fillings

Cook the chicken

Warm the wraps

Spread the sauce

Fill and roll

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Herby Chicken Pesto Wraps with Cucumber

What you need

You'll also need

Step by step

Prep the fillings

Cook the chicken

Warm the wraps

Spread the sauce

Fill and roll

Related recipes for the week

Creamy Chicken Caesar Wraps with Cucumber

Creamy Roast Chicken Wraps with Hummus and Cucumber

Herby Halloumi Pesto Wraps with Hummus and Cucumber