Southwestern avocado chicken lettuce wraps full of southwestern spices, coating the avocados, chicken, corn, and black beans for a delicious dinner.
Avocado Chicken Wraps
Some days just call for a dinner that is on the lighter more refreshing side. Lettuce wraps lighten up any main dish and can be filled with a variety of fresh ingredients.
With a few avocados and some chicken on hand, I threw together a mixture for some lettuce wraps that turned out to be nothing short of amazing. The blend of Southwestern spices gives this a wonderful burst of flavor.
The recipe is simple and only takes a few minutes. It is easily made by grilling up a chicken breast or using leftovers from a rotisserie chicken.
You could even pan-sear a chicken breast with just salt and pepper. While the chicken is cooking, throw the corn, black beans, and avocados together in a bowl.
The spice mixture is super simple and uses pantry staples. Mix the spices and a bit of lime juice. The fresh lime juice brightens up all the flavors.
Avocado Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- Combine chicken corn, black beans, avocado, onion, chili powder, cumin, and garlic in a medium bowl. Stir in lemon juice. Toss with chicken.
- Separate the lettuce leaves, wash and pat dry. Spoon the chicken mixture into the lettuce leaves and serve.
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Southwestern Avocado Chicken Wraps
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken chopped into ½-inch pieces
- 15 ounces canned corn drained
- 15 ounces canned black beans drained and rinsed well
- 2 avocados diced into ½-inch pieces
- ½ small yellow onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh lime juice about 2 limes worth, adjust to taste
- 1 small head of lettuce
- OPTIONAL: sour cream and hot sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Combine the chicken, corn, black beans, avocado, cilantro, onion, chili powder, cumin, garlic, and salt in a medium bowl. Drizzle with fresh lime juice. Toss to combine.
- Separate the lettuce leaves, wash, and pat dry. Spoon the chicken mixture into the lettuce leaves and serve.
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{originally published 5/16/2014 – recipe notes and photos updated 7/21/2022}
Sharon says
I don’t think that I have ever tried avocado. This looks really nice. It would be perfect for those lazy days of summer that are about to come….
Mallory says
Thanks, Sharon. Avocados are delicious in so many different ways. They’re good for you too!
Sarah Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says
I love anything with avocado! These wraps sound awesome — and I love that you’ve built them on lettuce leaves … so tasty.
Stephanie @ Back For Seconds says
I love everything about this! I heart avocados 🙂
DessertForTwo says
What a fun, healthy meal!
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos says
What a fantastic combo! I love quick and healthy dinners 🙂
Christie - Food Done Light says
I love that these are a lettuce wrap. Means I can have more!
Stephanie Manley says
Looks delicious!
Lori Hart says
Perfect lunch if you ask me. Found your recipe over at Chef In Training and it looks incredible. We just launched a new recipe link-up party, Tickle My TasteBuds, that goes live every Tuesday. I would love for you to link this delicious recipe to our inaugural party. Here is the link —> Ihttp://bit.ly/1oNxekf
Christina @ Juggling Real Food and Real Life says
Hi Mallory! I’m stopping over from Let’s Get Real today. As everyone has said, these lettuce wraps look really delicious. They are perfect for summer picnics. Since they combine two of my current obsessions……….black beans and avocado………there is no way I can resist giving them a try.
Mallory says
Thanks, Christina!
Gaye @CalmHealthySexy says
Hi Mallory – This looks delicious! Thanks so much for sharing with the Let’s Get Real Party. I am pinning it to our group Pinterest board.
Paula j Hovey says
I’m no cook or baker but we try to eat heathy. I will surely make these lettuce wraps! New to your site. Do you have a good recipe for hummus. I’ve tried several I found at different sites but we haven’t found the ‘perfect’ one! Thanks.
Paula
Mallory says
Here is a link to the hummus recipe I like. http://lilluna.com/homemade-hummus-recipe/ I don’t put near as much garlic in. It’s way to garlicky for me. I am still experimenting with finding the perfect recipe too. If I ever create it, I will have to share it. Thanks for the suggestion.