High Protein Chicken Pesto Wrap Parcels
High Protein Chicken Pesto Wrap Parcels
Ingredients
For the Chicken Pesto Filling
- 1 1/2 pounds shredded pre-cooked chicken breast
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup green pesto
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach, loosely packed, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For Assembly
- 4 large tortilla wraps
- 1/4 cup green pesto, for spreading
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 cup green pesto, chopped green onions, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh spinach, and garlic powder. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add the shredded pre-cooked chicken breast to the bowl with the other filling ingredients. Stir thoroughly until the chicken is well coated with the pesto mixture.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Lay one large tortilla wrap flat on a clean surface. Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of the remaining green pesto evenly over the center of the wrap.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Spoon about 1/4 of the prepared chicken-pesto filling onto the pesto-covered wrap. Fold in the sides of the wrap, then roll it up tightly from the bottom to form a rectangular parcel. Repeat with the remaining wraps and filling.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Place the assembled wrap parcels in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, or until the parcels are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
Alternatively, you can pan-fry the parcels. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place the parcels seam-side down and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 8 min
- 7
Once cooked, carefully remove the parcels. For serving, slice each parcel in half diagonally and enjoy immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
High Protein Chicken Pesto Wrap Parcels
Ingredients
For the Chicken Pesto Filling
- 1 1/2 pounds shredded pre-cooked chicken breast
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup green pesto
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach, loosely packed, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For Assembly
- 4 large tortilla wraps
- 1/4 cup green pesto, for spreading
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 cup green pesto, chopped green onions, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh spinach, and garlic powder. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the shredded pre-cooked chicken breast to the bowl with the other filling ingredients. Stir thoroughly until the chicken is well coated with the pesto mixture.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Lay one large tortilla wrap flat on a clean surface. Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of the remaining green pesto evenly over the center of the wrap.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Spoon about 1/4 of the prepared chicken-pesto filling onto the pesto-covered wrap. Fold in the sides of the wrap, then roll it up tightly from the bottom to form a rectangular parcel. Repeat with the remaining wraps and filling.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Place the assembled wrap parcels in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, or until the parcels are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
Alternatively, you can pan-fry the parcels. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place the parcels seam-side down and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 8 min - 7
Once cooked, carefully remove the parcels. For serving, slice each parcel in half diagonally and enjoy immediately.
⏱️ 1 min