Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Indulge in a healthier take on a classic favorite with our Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps. These wraps deliver a fierce flavor explosion, featuring tender shredded chicken enveloped in crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, game day snacks, or as a delightful appetizer at gatherings, this recipe combines the zest of buffalo sauce with fresh veggies and creamy dressing—ensuring each bite is both satisfying and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner/Appetizer
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 large chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- ½ tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon celery seed
- fresh pepper to taste
- ½ cup thinly sliced celery
- blue cheese crumbles (optional)
- ranch dressing
- 2 heads of lettuce (romaine or iceberg, rinsed and patted dry)
Instructions
- In a large pan over medium/high heat, add the shredded chicken with ½ cup of water. Shred the chicken until fully cooked and water evaporates.
- On medium/low heat, stir in butter and olive oil until melted. Add buffalo sauce, celery seed, and fresh pepper to taste; mix well.
- Fold in thinly sliced celery, then scoop the mixture into each lettuce leaf.
- Top with blue cheese crumbles and drizzle ranch dressing before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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