Easy Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Avocados, chicken, corn, and black beans pair well with a blend of southwestern spices for a quick Mexican flavor-inspired lettuce wrap.
Servings: 5
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.
Notes
Rotisserie chicken, grilled chicken, shredded chicken, and pretty much any leftover chicken will work beautifully in these easy lettuce wraps.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 645mg | Potassium: 812mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 3mg