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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
- 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!
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.
Watch the How-To Reel
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 post was originally published on May 23, 2022
Sooooooo delicious! Thanks for another amazing recipe.
Hi Maureen,
Happy Friday!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for giving it a try!! xTieghan
This is such a great recipe. I made the homemade tortillas as well. The tastes and textures go together beautifully! Great summer dinner. Will make again for sure.
Hey Ellen,
Happy Friday!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for giving it a try!! xTieghan
Fantastic! This will definitely be a summer go to. I was nervous about Mayo as the base for the dressing but all the flavors worked perfectly. I also love that they work hot or cold! Can’t wait to experiment with other ingredients and variations, thanks for the recipe <3
Hey Aja,
Happy Friday!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for giving it a try!! xTieghan
Another family favorite, these were so good. I love the pesto along with the salad and the homemade tortillas, wonderful such a great flavor with the butter and stayed so soft even the next day.
Hey Kathryn,
Happy Friday!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for giving it a try!! xTieghan
How could you get the basil pesto to adhere to the chicken and cook it? A restaurant in Covington has a basil pesto chicken salad similar to your recipe. If you cook with gas do you ever warm tortillas on stove instead of using your microwave?
Hi Lynda,
I guess you could cook the chicken in the basil pesto but that would be a different recipe:) Yes, I will do that with my tortillas just depending on the recipe. I wouldn’t do that method with these tortillas because it will make them hard eventually. Let me know if you give the recipe a try! xx
Amazing!! I skipped the cheese and pesto since i didn’t have any, but it was still amazing, my family loved it.
Also used tieghan’s tortilla recipe and it was so easy and delicious!
I’ve done several recipes from this website that have become my regular go tos.
Just purchased 2 of her books, i am so excited!! Thanks for all these deliciousness 🙂
Also, used greek yogurt mixed with a tablespoon of mayo. Instead of just mayo.
Perfect!!
Hey Milena,
Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I am thrilled to hear that it was enjoyed, we appreciate the feedback! Thanks for purchasing the cookbooks!! xTieghan
As usual, so SO good! Please do more wraps because this one is absolutely amazing.
Hey Jackie,
Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I am thrilled to hear that it was enjoyed, we appreciate the feedback! xTieghan
My kids were skeptical when I described their dinner to them, but they LOVED it!! I totally forgot the pesto so I’ll add that in next time.
Hey Shellie,
Wonderful!! Thanks so much for trying this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!! xT
Your photography is beautiful as usual. I can see how wraps would be difficult to photograph, but you really did a great job.
Thanks so much Sarah:)
Made this in salad form instead of as a wrap and it was delicious. The dressing is AMAZING. Seriously don’t know if I will ever buy bottled Caesar again. Will have to try the recipe in wrap form as well.
Hey Kendra,
Wonderful!! Thanks so much for trying this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!! xT
? delicious & so easy
Hey Danielle,
Wonderful!! Thanks so much for trying this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!! xT
I did this with left over sour dough bread. It was a big hit. Very filling.
Hey Kim,
Wonderful!! Thanks so much for trying this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!! xT
Soooo good and so simple. We also used her home made tortillas. Made all the difference!!
Hey Lauren,
Wonderful!! Thanks so much for trying this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!! xT
This Caesar dressing is EVERYTHING! So much better than anything on the shelf. This whole recipe came together so quickly and was delicious. I’m so happy you shared this!
Hi Natalie,
Wonderful!! Thanks so much for trying this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!! xT
Do you recommend frying or baking bacon strips? That’s what is shown in your video but I see you have crumbled bacon in a bag linked in your recipe.
Excited to try the homemade tortillas!
Hey Erin,
I like to fry my bacon:) Please let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it! xx