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Easy Crispy Pesto Chicken Pinwheel Wraps

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These crispy pesto chicken pinwheel wraps are perfect for picnics and quick meals, offering a delicious combination of creamy pesto, tender chicken, and crispy edges in a portable wrap.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, grilled or cooked ahead, sliced thinly
  • Flour tortillas (8-inch diameter), whole wheat or gluten-free options work too
  • ½ cup pesto sauce, homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional but recommended)
  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, for crisping the wraps
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Lemon zest from 1 lemon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Slice cooked chicken breast into thin strips about ¼-inch thick. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon zest. (5 minutes)
  2. Lay tortillas flat on a clean kitchen towel. Spread about 2 tablespoons of pesto evenly over each tortilla, leaving a small border around edges.
  3. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the pesto layer, then add sliced chicken strips and spinach leaves. Dust with Parmesan cheese last.
  4. Roll the tortilla tightly into a log shape, tucking edges in to avoid spillage.
  5. Optional: Wrap rolled tortillas in plastic wrap and chill in fridge for 15-20 minutes to firm up for easier slicing.
  6. Using a sharp knife, cut each rolled tortilla into 1-inch thick pinwheels, yielding about 6-8 pinwheels per wrap.
  7. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Arrange pinwheels cut-side down and cook 3-4 minutes until edges are golden and crispy. Flip and crisp other side for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melty and wraps are lightly browned.
  8. Remove and let cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.

Notes

If edges brown too fast, lower heat and cover loosely to melt cheese without burning. Chill rolled wraps before slicing for easier cutting. Use enough olive oil to prevent sticking. For dairy-free, omit cheeses or use dairy-free alternatives and boost pesto with extra nuts.

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