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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.
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!
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.
This was freaking delicious. I used feta instead of Bleu cheese?
Hi Candy,
Happy Friday!! I am thrilled that this recipe was a hit, thanks a bunch for trying it out! ☀️xxT
Absolutely delicious!
Hey Natalie,
Fantastic!! Thanks a lot for trying this recipe and sharing your review, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! ?Tieghan
We made these tonight and LOVED them! The avocado, bacon, and pesto with the Caesar is perfection! Putting it in our weekly rotation!
Hi Molly,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was a winner! Hope you are off to a great weekend! xTieghan
I made these for dinner tonight, and my family and I absolutely loved them. They were so easy to make, but just a bit time consuming. These wraps were perfect for the hot summer day. Even my 4 year old ate one. I also made Tieghan’s homemade tortillas for the wraps. I will definitely be making again.
Hi Kristen,
Happy Friday!! Thanks so much for trying this recipe out and sharing your feedback! I love to hear that it was a hit!☀️
Made this last night for dinner. Turned out really good and loved how easy it was to prepare. However for my families taste I think next time I’ll omit the pesto because it has such a strong flavor profile we thought it over powered the rest of the ingredients. Also I charred my tortillas so they wouldn’t get soggy.
Hi Britt,
Thanks for giving the recipe a try and sharing your feedback, sorry to hear your family did not enjoy the pesto!! xx
Made this for dinner tonight and they were AMAZING!!!! It was SUPER hot here in the mitten state today – 97 degrees! So this light and refreshing wrap truly hit the spot! Hubby’s words “Well, this is definitely a keeper recipe – winner, winner chicken wrap dinner”!! I followed the recipe exactly, (minus the homemade wraps) even made the homemade cajun seasoning for the chicken!! YUM!!! The only thing we were missing was the blue cheese – but, truly did not feel it was needed!! Can’t wait to make these again – good enough to serve for company too!!
I made this sandwich for my husband and I. It was so delicious! I have made it three times since. The ceasar dressing is the best!!!
Hey Nan!!
Ohh this is so awesome to hear! I love that you have been enjoying this recipe, thanks for making it!! xTieghan
Hey Michele,
Wow, that’s hot, I am slightly jealous lol!! So glad this was a good recipe for you to make in the heat, thanks for giving it a try!! xTieghan
Yum! The whole family loved these. I wish I could master the tortillas. They were oddly shaped, but still delish!
Hey Kerri,
Thanks so much for making the recipe, love to hear that they were a winner! Lol as long as they taste good it doesn’t matter how they are shaped right?! xTieghan
Delicious, layers of flavors, my family loved it! I used lemon infused olive oil, which gave the dressing a little lift. Making this again!❤️
Hey Sandy,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!! Wishing you a great week:) xx
OMG these were amazing! And so easy to make. Definitely a repeat. I used gluten free tortillas to make it a bit lighter
Hi Ami,
Happy Wednesday!! I so appreciate you giving this recipe a try and love to hear that it was enjoyed! Thanks for your feedback:) xT
These were delicious. A truly great summer meal and the homemade Caesar dressing was amazing. I don’t want to buy a bottle again!
Hey Megan,
Wonderful!! Love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks for sharing your review and making the recipe!! xTieghan
What type of mayo do you recommend?
Hi Cassy,
I like the Primal Kitchen brand:) Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
Just made these today…. If you’re thinking about making this – just do it. YUM. This will be on repeat all summer. Also, please make the tortillas. SO MUCH better than anything you’d by in the store in terms of taste and the ingredient list!
Hey Allyssa,
Awesome!! Thanks so much for making this and sharing what worked well for you, so glad the recipe was enjoyed!! Happy Monday! xTieghan
Can’t wait to try this! Can you tell me what fajita seasoning you recommend? Thanks!
Hi Randi,
I typically make my own cajun seasoning:
Homemade Cajun Seasoning: mix 2 1/2 tablespoons smoked paprika, 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 tablespoon dried thyme, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt, and 1 tablespoon black pepper. Makes 3/4 cup.
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Hi! I’m not a huge Mayo fan. Can I sub out for Greek yogurt?
Hi Angela,
Sure, that will work well for you! Please let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope it turns out amazing for you! xx
How did you season the chicken for this recipe?
Hi Hana,
The chicken seasoning is listed above under “recipe notes”. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
A word to the wise – do not sub creole seasoning for Cajun seasoning on that chicken like I did. Total salt bomb that overpowered everything else in this delicious wrap.
Hi Juan,
Ohh no! So sorry to hear this! Let me know if you give the recipe another try using cajun seasoning:) xTieghan