Pesto Chicken and Avocado Turkey Bacon Salad Wraps
Pesto Chicken and Avocado Bacon Salad Wraps are the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you crave something indulgent yet healthy. Bursting with flavor from grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and zesty pesto, these wraps are not only quick to prepare but also family-approved. The crispy turkey bacon adds a delightful crunch that pairs beautifully with fresh salad greens. Ideal for meal prep or a casual dinner gathering, these wraps will satisfy your hunger without compromising on nutrition. Enjoy them with a side of sweet potato fries or a refreshing quinoa salad for a complete meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 cup mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or baby kale)
- 4 whole wheat tortillas
- 2–3 tablespoons pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through (5-6 minutes per side).
- In the same skillet, add turkey bacon and cook until crispy (about 4-5 minutes).
- Slice cooked chicken and chop turkey bacon into smaller pieces.
- On each tortilla, layer mixed greens, avocado slices, chicken pieces, turkey bacon bits, and drizzle with pesto sauce.
- Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Slice in half and serve with optional cherry tomatoes or a light side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg