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Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Savory Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps for a Guilt-Free Bite

Enjoy these flavorful Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps for a quick and healthy meal option.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Cooling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Mixture
  • 1 pound shredded cooked chicken tender, juicy meat
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce adjust according to heat preference
  • ¼ cup cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup ranch or blue cheese dressing optional for tangy flavor
  • ½ cup celery finely chopped
  • ¼ cup green onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Wraps
  • 1 head iceberg or romaine lettuce for low-carb wrapping
Optional Toppings
  • to taste shredded carrots
  • to taste diced tomatoes
  • to taste crumbled blue cheese

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • skillet
  • spatula
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 pound of shredded cooked chicken with ½ cup of buffalo sauce. Stir until evenly coated.
  2. Incorporate ¼ cup of softened cream cheese into the buffalo chicken mixture and mix until creamy.
  3. Add ½ cup of finely chopped celery and ¼ cup of sliced green onions to the mixture and fold gently.
  4. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chicken mixture and cook for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Separate the leaves from a head of iceberg or romaine lettuce, rinse, and dry.
  6. Remove the chicken mixture from the skillet and let it cool for about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Take a lettuce leaf and place a portion of the buffalo chicken mixture onto it. Add optional toppings as desired.
  8. Wrap the lettuce around the filling and enjoy immediately or serve with extra dressing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapsCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 24gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

These wraps are customizable with various toppings for enhanced flavor and texture.

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