Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps
Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps are a quick high protein dinner ready in 30 minutes with seasoned ground chicken and fresh taco toppings.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound extra lean ground chicken
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 small red bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup salsa
- ½ can black beans drained and rinsed
- ½ cup frozen corn thawed
- 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 8 large butter lettuce leaves
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup red onion finely diced
- ¼ cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground chicken and yellow onion. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking the chicken apart with a wooden spoon, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
- Add the red bell pepper and garlic. Cook for about 3 minutes, or until the pepper begins to soften.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Add the salsa, black beans, and corn. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lime juice.
- Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the lettuce leaves.
- Top with the tomatoes, red onion, cheese, and cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
Serving Size: 2 Lettuce Wraps
Tips and Tricks
Dry the lettuce well - Extra water makes the wraps slippery and can thin out the filling. Drain the beans thoroughly - This keeps excess liquid out of the skillet. Keep the lettuce cold - Refrigerated leaves stay firmer under the warm chicken mixture. Serve the filling separately for leftovers - Assemble only what will be eaten right away so the lettuce stays crisp.Storing and Reheating
Refrigerator - Store the chicken filling and toppings separately in airtight containers for up to 3 to 4 days. Keep the lettuce separate. Microwave - Reheat the chicken filling in short intervals until hot, then spoon it into fresh lettuce leaves. Stovetop - Warm the filling in a skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Assemble the wraps after reheating.Nutrition
Calories: 459kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 36gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 655mgPotassium: 1797mgFiber: 12gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2318IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 208mgIron: 5mg
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