Chicken Burrito Lettuce Wraps
Chicken Burrito Lettuce Wraps are a high protein, 30-minute healthy dinner with chicken, beans, rice, salsa, and fresh toppings.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into small bite-size pieces
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup yellow onion finely diced
- ½ cup red bell pepper finely diced
- ½ cup black beans drained and rinsed
- ½ cup frozen corn thawed
- ½ cup cooked brown rice
- ½ cup salsa
- 8 large butter lettuce leaves
- ½ cup reduced-fat shredded Mexican blend cheese
- ¼ cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
- ¼ cup diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime cut into wedges
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned and cooked through.
- Add the onion and red bell pepper. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.
- Add the black beans, corn, brown rice, and salsa. Stir and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until heated through.
- Place 2 lettuce leaves on each serving plate.
- Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the lettuce leaves.
- Top with the shredded cheese, Greek yogurt, diced tomatoes, and cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Estimated WW Points: 8 (Check the official WW app for exact points)
Serving Size: 2 Lettuce Wraps
Tips and Tricks
Keep the lettuce dry - Dry the lettuce leaves well after washing them. Excess water can make the wraps slippery and harder to hold. Choose sturdy leaves - Larger outer butter lettuce leaves hold the chicken mixture better than the smaller leaves near the center. Watch the salsa - A very thin salsa can make the filling watery. A thicker, chunky salsa works better for lettuce wraps. Prep toppings first - Have the lettuce and cold toppings ready before cooking so you can assemble the wraps as soon as the filling is hot.Storing and Reheating
Refrigerator - Store the cooked chicken filling separately from the lettuce and toppings in airtight containers for up to 3 to 4 days. Reheating - Reheat the chicken filling in a skillet over medium-low heat or in the microwave until hot. Assemble the lettuce wraps after reheating so the leaves stay crisp. Meal prep - Keep the filling, lettuce, and toppings in separate containers. This prevents the lettuce from becoming soggy and makes the wraps easy to assemble when needed.Nutrition
Calories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 37gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 616mgPotassium: 1177mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2033IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 254mgIron: 3mg
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