Creamy Chicken & Pesto Wrap
LunchThis creamy, cheesy and simple wrap is a perfect high protein lunch option for busy days, all wrapped up for a convenient and tasty meal.
Calories618kcal
Carbs35g
Protein57g
Fats27.7g
For Exercise DayPerformance Benefits
The chicken, cream cheese and pesto provide a rich source of protein, essential for muscle repair and satiety, which is important for recovery from exercise and to prevent the loss of muscle mass. The wrap offers complex carbohydrates for sustained energy release throughout the day. The high protein content of this recipe makes it an ideal post-workout recovery option.
Health Benefits
Chicken is a good source of high-quality protein, which is essential for muscle growth and repair, as well as overall body maintenance. Olive oil, a primary ingredient in pesto, is rich in monounsaturated fats, which can help reduce ‘bad’ cholesterol levels and lower the risk of heart disease when consumed in moderation.
Expert Tips
To boost the micronutrient content of this recipe, you can add veggies like spinach, onion or mushrooms.
Equipment
- 1 Pan
- 1 Knife
- 1 Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 Chicken Breast (diced)
- 1/2 Red Pepper (chopped)
- 1 Wholemeal Tortilla Wrap
- 1 tbsp Pesto
- 1 tsp Dried Basil
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Tomato Puree
- 40 g Light Cream Cheese
- 30 g Mozzarella
servings
Instructions
- Cook the diced chicken breast and pepper on a pan on a medium heat until cooked.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked chicken, peppers, pesto, tomato puree, basil and cream cheese.
- Sprinkle Mozzarella across the centre of the wrap before laying the chicken mix across the top.
- Fold up the wrap like a burrito (so no mix will fall out in the airfryer/pan!).
- Air fry @ 195 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until crispy on the outside. If you don’t have an airfryer, you can also fry the wrap with some olive oil spray on a pan!
Nutrition
Serving: 287gCalories: 618kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 57gFat: 27.7gSaturated Fat: 9.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6.7gMonounsaturated Fat: 9.3gTrans Fat: 0.6gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 867mgPotassium: 895mgFiber: 4.6gSugar: 5.5gVitamin A: 160ugVitamin C: 2.5mgCalcium: 174mgIron: 2.7mg
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