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Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps that Satisfy Cravings Guilt-Free

Enjoy Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps that offer bold flavors while being guilt-free and healthy.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Mixture
  • 1 pound shredded cooked chicken
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce adjust to taste
  • ¼ cup cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup ranch or blue cheese dressing choose your favorite
  • ½ cup finely chopped celery
  • ¼ cup sliced green onions
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Wraps
  • 1 head iceberg or romaine lettuce
Optional Toppings
  • to taste shredded carrots
  • to taste diced tomatoes
  • to taste crumbled blue cheese

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Measuring Cups
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken with buffalo sauce. Stir until evenly coated.
  2. Add softened cream cheese and mix until well blended to achieve a smooth texture.
  3. Fold in finely chopped celery and sliced green onions into the chicken mixture.
  4. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken mixture and cook for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Prepare lettuce leaves by rinsing and drying them, keeping them intact for wrapping.
  6. Remove chicken mixture from skillet and let cool slightly before assembling wraps.
  7. Take a leaf of lettuce, add a portion of the chicken mixture, and top with optional toppings.
  8. Wrap the lettuce around the filling and serve immediately or with dressing on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use shredded rotisserie chicken for ease and to save time. Adjust spice level by varying buffalo sauce amount. Select sturdy lettuce to prevent tearing.

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