Description
These Buffalo chicken lettuce wraps are a quick, flavorful, and healthy dish perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Tender shredded chicken coated in a creamy, spicy buffalo sauce is wrapped in crisp butter or romaine lettuce leaves, offering a refreshing crunch and a satisfying meal ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Chicken Mix
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 1 pound of cooked chicken breast)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- Salt and pepper – to taste
Lettuce Wraps
- 1 head of butter or romaine lettuce (about 8-10 leaves)
- Optional: blue cheese or ranch dressing for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Shred about 1 pound of cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add buffalo sauce: Pour 1/2 cup of buffalo sauce over the shredded chicken, adjusting the quantity according to your preferred spice level.
- Mix with cream cheese: Add 4 ounces of softened cream cheese to the buffalo chicken mixture and stir well until all ingredients are evenly combined for a creamy texture.
- Incorporate vegetables: Add 1/4 cup of chopped green onions and 1/2 cup of finely diced celery into the mixture along with salt and pepper to taste, then mix thoroughly.
- Prepare lettuce leaves: Separate and rinse about 8 to 10 leaves of butter or romaine lettuce, then pat dry to remove excess water to keep wraps crisp.
- Assemble wraps: Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture evenly onto each lettuce leaf, then roll or fold the leaves to form wraps.
- Optional serving suggestion: Serve the wraps with blue cheese or ranch dressing on the side for dipping or drizzling, according to your preference.
Notes
- For an extra spicy kick, add more buffalo sauce or a dash of cayenne pepper.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy shortcut.
- Lettuce wraps work best with crisp varieties like butter or romaine lettuce to hold the filling without wilting.
- Store leftover buffalo chicken mixture covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This recipe is easily doubled for larger gatherings.
