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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.
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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
- Large tortillas
- Gluten free tortillas
- Shredded lettuce
- Avocado
- Fresh basil
- Basil pesto
- Grilled chicken
- Cooked bacon
- Crumbled blue cheese or shredded cheddar
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!
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.
Yes! All of the ingredients in pesto have health benefits and the fat source is considered unsaturated.
The bright green, herby sauce originated in Genoa, Italy.
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
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
Nutrition
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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
Every time I try a new recipe I then have a new favorite!!
Hey Jacklyn,
Love to hear this! Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing your comment! Have a great weekend!🌼🌴
Excellent, so good.
Hey Danielle,
Happy Friday!!🌼🐰 I really appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your review, so glad to hear it turned out well for you! xx
So very good!! The best wrap I’ve ever eaten….made especially good with your homemade wraps😍can’t wait to try out the new tzatziki ones as well. Keep the wrap recipes coming!! Thanks tieghan.
Hey Brooke,
Amazing!! So glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it!! Have a great weekend! xx
Every single time I make anything from this page it’s a total mind blowing, 5-star rating from my whole house hold! Never fails! Thanks for all of these incredible recipes that my family always enjoys!
Hey Andi,
Happy Sunday!😃 Lol thanks for your kind message:) Thanks so much for making this recipe and your comment, I am so glad it turned out well for you! xx
Holy heck this is delicious—and I didn’t even add the blue cheese or bacon. The dressing is outstanding. I just need to find a bigger wrap!
Hey there,
Wonderful!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for making it! xT
These wraps are absolutely amazing and so easy to make. I will make them again only I’ll not use the flour tortilla. I also love the Cesar dressing and I am going to make that again as my go to dressing. This is an all around great recipe!
Hey Christine,
Happy Friday!! I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, so glad to hear this was enjoyed! xT
Went to our daughters over Thanksgiving and these were a treat
Super easy and delicious
Hey Elizabeth,
Happy Monday!! Thanks a bunch for trying this recipe out, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! xT
All of your recipes are a 20/10, you just never fail!
Wow thank you so much Ashlyn!! So glad this recipe was enjoyed:) xx
This one was a winner in our house. Delicious and moderately easy.
Hi Natalie,
I truly appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, so glad to hear it turned out well for you! xx
I just love this recipe. I’ve made it now 3 times. I just love the way the flavors of the pesto and homemade caesar sauce some together. It’s fast and delicious! YUM!
Hi Michelle,
Wonderful!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for making it and sharing your review! xT
My husband won’t stop asking for this recipe! So delicious and so easy to prepare ahead and just assemble the wraps when it is dinner time.
Hi Amber,
Happy Wednesday! Thanks a bunch for trying this recipe out, I love to hear that it was a winner! xx
The pesto was an amazing addition to these wraps! And I’m obsessed with this Caesar dressing recipe. I tossed croutons in with my salad for added crunch.
This recipe will definitely be added to my rotation, although it feels like these days I make so many different HBH recipes I no longer have a “rotation” ?
Hey Tara,
Happy Wednesday! Thanks a bunch for trying this recipe out, I love to hear that it was a winner! xx
I had never used Basil Pesto until I started making Tiegan’s recipes, but now it’s a pantry staple. I’m still trying to figure out the tortillas, but the wraps were absolutely delicious.
Hey Victoria,
Happy Wednesday! I love to hear that this recipe was tasty, thanks for making it! xxT
It was delicious, but i don’t think it needs the pesto at all! The Caesar dressing is so flavorful!
Hi there,
I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your review, I am so glad it was enjoyed! Have a great day:)
Hi! Can you please please please tell me the brand and name of your tortillas? I’ve never seen ones look as good as your pictures do!!
Hi Eleanor,
I made these homemade, here is the recipe:
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/homemade-flour-tortillas/
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan