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This Pesto Chicken and Avocado Bacon Salad Wrap is the perfect wrap to enjoy for lunch or dinner. Grilled chicken wrapped up with Caesar salad tossed greens, avocado, bacon, and basil pesto. This colorful grilled chicken wrap is simple to make, wholesome, and delicious. Use leftover grilled chicken or make my spicy black pepper chicken on the grill. The wraps are great either way and yummy served warmed or chilled.
Can you believe this is basically the first wrap recipe I’ve ever shared? I’ve avoided things like wraps and burritos for the longest time. And for the silliest reason…they’re hard for me to photograph. I know, how dumb, but we all have our hang-ups in life.
But I’m moving beyond and embracing wraps this summer. They feel new and exciting to me and that’s just what I need. New, fun, and exciting.
I made these the very last day before heading off to LA the other week. I wasn’t planning on being able to get these done in time. But I really wanted to try so that I’d be able to share them ahead of Memorial Day weekend. And I am so glad I did! They’re perfect for using up any leftover chicken or for grilling up on Memorial Day.
Ingredients for the wraps
- 4 large tortillas or gluten free tortillas
- grilled chicken or rotisserie chicken
- shredded lettuce or spinach
- sliced or diced avocado
- fresh basil (consider an herb garden on your front steps or side yard for fresh herbs year round)
- basil pesto
- cooked bacon
- crumbled blue cheese or shredded cheddar
- (If you want to add more to your wrap, red onion, cucumbers, and tomatoes would be delicious)
Here are the quick details
The recipe calls for already cooked chicken. You can use whatever you have on hand. Or make the black pepper chicken I often grill during the warm weather months.
It’s simply chicken tenders, tossed with olive oil, either cajun seasoning or fajita seasoning, and black pepper. Literally just three ingredients, but this mix is a go-to for me. I gave you the recipe in the notes section, so you can use that, or as I said, use leftover chicken.
The reason I really wanted to make these? I wanted another recipe to use my homemade tortillas with. If you guys haven’t made these yet, please make them soon! They are far superior to anything you might find at the store.
Very soft, but with deliciously charred pockets and so much flavor. They’re perfect for this style of wrap because you can really taste the tortillas.
The salad
For the salad, I made a short-cut Caesar dressing and tossed it with some shredded romaine lettuce, cubed avocado, and fresh basil.
The dressing is obviously key, it adds creaminess plus flavor to each wrap.
When you have the salad tossed, all that’s left is to roll the wraps. As I mentioned, I used my homemade tortillas, then layered on some basil pesto, the Caesar salad, grilled chicken, bacon, and some blue cheese. If you don’t enjoy blue cheese, you can use shredded cheddar or even just crumbled feta.
Then, wrap and roll burrito style.
Since I used fresh grilled chicken and warm tortillas off the skillet, I didn’t feel the need to warm my wraps. But if you like, you can cook them in a skillet with a little olive oil until warmed. Or serve them chilled – either way is honestly so delicious.
These would be really nice for your Memorial Day picnics…and any other summer outings to follow.
I know Creighton wishes he had his own wrap will sitting here by the pool!
Looking for other picnic-style sandwich recipes? Here are a few ideas:
Honey Mustard Chicken Avocado Sandwich with Tahini Ranch
Picnic Style Brie and Prosciutto Sandwich
Grilled Vegetable Burrata Sandwich
Lastly, if you make this Pesto Chicken and Avocado Bacon Salad Wraps, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
What does basil pesto consist of?
Traditional pesto is a blend of fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, extra-virgin olive oil, and Parmesan cheese (you can hold on the cheese for a vegan variety). Use a food processor to easily mix up your pesto! It was traditionally made by mixing the ingredients with a mortar and pestle.
Is pesto healthy?
Yes! All of the ingredients in pesto have health benefits and the fat source is considered unsaturated.
Where did pesto originate?
The bright green, herby sauce originated in Genoa, Italy.
How else can I use pesto?
Add a dollop of pesto to pasta, spread on sandwich bread, or add to poultry and vegetables. It’s a versatile spread that is delicious when used a number of ways!
Pesto Chicken and Avocado Bacon Salad Wraps
Servings: 4 wraps
Calories Per Serving: 792 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1-2 cloves garlic, grated
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan
Wraps
- 4 large tortillas
- gluten free tortillas (optional)
- 4 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1-1 1/2 cups grilled chicken, cubed or shredded
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or shredded cheddar
Instructions
- 1. To make the dressing. Combine all ingredients in a bowl or glass jar. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper.2. To make the wraps. In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, avocado, and basil. Toss with 1/2 of the dressing. 3. Place one tortilla at a time in the microwave for 20 seconds. Spread on a layer of pesto, then add the salad, chicken, bacon, and cheese. Drizzle over more dressing. Fold the tortilla over the ingredients. Fold sides and ends of tortillas over filling and roll forward. Repeat with remaining ingredients.4. Serve room temp or place in a skillet with olive oil to warm. Enjoy with extra dressing and pesto.
Notes
Grilled Black Pepper Chicken: In a bowl, toss 1 pound of chicken tenders with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1-2 tablespoons cajun or fajita seasoning, and a good pinch of black pepper. Grill the chicken until lightly charred and cooked through, turning halfway through cooking, about 10 to 12 minutes.
Made these last night and they were so good!! I used store bought tortillas but will definitely try your home made ones next time. Thanks for another amazing recipe.
Hey Jennifer,
Thanks for your feedback! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it:) Have the best week! xxT
So good! I did cheat and bought tortillas, pesto & Caesar dressing (new baby, didn’t have time to make from scratch) but it still turned out SO good and was a great easy lunch.
Hey Andrea,
Congrats on your newest addition:) Thanks so much for trying this recipe, I’m glad to hear it was enjoyed!! Hope you’re off to a great Sunday! xT
Tieghan, My husband and I loved this recipe. Delicious and full of flavor and most of the ingredients I had on hand. Very easy to prepare!
Hi Alice,
Happy Sunday!! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!? xTieghan
Delicious! Such a simple, yet tasty lunch option. I used parmesan instead of blue cheese or cheddar, but it tasted great! Thank you for another yummy recipe!
Hey Madison,
Wonderful!! Thanks so much for sharing your review and making this recipe. Love to hear that it was a winner! xxT
These wraps were delicious and so easy to make. They’ll definitely be on regular rotation in our household this summer!
Hey Anne,
I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks so much for making it and sharing your review! xTieghan
Hi! How long do you think these would last in the fridge? Could they be made in advance?
Hi Nicole,
I would keep in the fridge for no more than 3 days. I hope this recipe turns out amazing for you, please let me know if you give it a try! xx
Absolutely delish! Next time I’m going to make my own tortillas like you did!!!!!
Hey Mataya,
Happy Monday! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it and sharing your feedback!! Have the best week:) xx
First time i made this I had some left over chicken but today I made this with the grilled black pepper chicken… such yummy goodness – will defenitely keep it in rotation
Hey there,
Happy Monday! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it and sharing your feedback!! Have the best week:) xx
Rather than microwave-I have a fave way to warm tortillas-put them on your gas cooktop burner for a few seconds on each side. It works perfectly!!!
Yes, I love to do that too:)
This was very tasty! Next time I’ll sub greek yogurt for the mayo in the dressing.
Hey there,
Happy Friday! Thanks so much for sharing your feedback and trying this recipe out! Love to hear that it was enjoyed:) xxTieghan
SO MUCH FLAVOR! Sorry, didn’t mean to yell there but this recipe is amazing!! Thank you for yet another delicious recipe
Hey Erin,
Happy Friday! Thanks so much for sharing your feedback and trying this recipe out! Love to hear that it was enjoyed:) xxTieghan
Hi there, do you know how long this Caesar dressing will last if kept in the fridge? It’s delicious!
Hi Amy,
I would keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Please let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it! xx
Hi Tieghan, sorry if you’ve already answered this somewhere (looked through the comments and didn’t see it though), is there a proper Mayo substitute for the Caesar dressing? I try to stay away from Mayo. Was thinking of doing Greek yogurt by itself or maybe mixed with tahini as the base for the dressing? What are your thoughts? TIA!
Hey Kirstie,
Sure, greek yogurt or tahini would both work! Please let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xx
These were so yummy, I can’t wait to have them for lunch tomorrow. I love how quickly they came together. Chicken grilled up perfectly in the Staub grill pan, thank you so much for recommending it. These will be in the rotation for sure. You are amazing, I don’t know how you come up with so many great recipes day after day.
Hey Suzanne,
Awesome!! I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed! Thanks for making it and sharing your feedback:) xx
What a deliciously light way to kick off summer! This recipe was a great way to use my leftover rotisserie chicken and not be concerned if the meat came from the thigh vs breast vs wing etc. Who knew a Caesar dressing could also be so simple – I saved some extra for side salads this week!
Hey Donna,
Thanks so much for your comment! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan