Description
These Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a perfect combination of spicy buffalo chicken and fresh crisp lettuce, creating a light yet flavorful meal. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe is an easy, low-carb option that’s great for lunch or a quick dinner. Cream cheese adds a creamy texture, while green onions and celery provide crunch and freshness. Serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Buffalo Chicken Filling
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 1 pound of cooked chicken breast)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (adjust to taste for your preferred spice level)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- Salt and pepper – to taste
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 small, bite-sized pieces, ensuring it’s ready to mix with the other ingredients.
- Prepare buffalo sauce: Pour 1/2 cup of buffalo sauce into a mixing bowl. Adjust the amount to suit your preferred spice level if needed.
- Make the buffalo chicken mixture: To the bowl with buffalo sauce, add the shredded chicken and softened cream cheese. Mix thoroughly until the chicken is well coated and the cream cheese is evenly distributed for a creamy texture.
- Prepare lettuce leaves: Separate the lettuce leaves from the head carefully, rinse them under cold water, and pat dry to ensure they’re clean and crisp for wrapping.
- Assemble the wraps: Spoon a generous amount of the buffalo chicken mixture onto each lettuce leaf. Add chopped green onions and diced celery on top for extra crunch. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Roll up the lettuce leaves to form wraps.
- Serve(optional): Serve the wraps with blue cheese or ranch dressing on the side for dipping, if desired, to complement the spicy buffalo flavor.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time or cook chicken breasts in advance and shred.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to control the spice level.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute cream cheese with a vegan cream cheese alternative.
- These wraps are best eaten fresh to keep the lettuce crisp.
- Can be served as a low-carb appetizer or a light meal.
