Best 7 Chicken Taco Lettuce Cups Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick, easy, and delicious weeknight meal, look no further than chicken taco lettuce cups. This recipe from Tasty is sure to please everyone at the table, with its flavorful chicken, crunchy lettuce cups, and creamy avocado sauce. Plus, it's a healthier alternative to traditional tacos, as it's lower in calories and fat. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy this tasty and satisfying dish!

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BUFFALO CHICKEN LETTUCE CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY



Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Cups Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, black peppercorn, medium white onion, medium white onion, garlic, bay leaves, water, oil, celery, celery, hot sauce, chicken broth, romaine lettuce, carrot, blue cheese dressing

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
2 teaspoons black peppercorn
½ medium white onion, halved
½ medium white onion, diced
5 cloves garlic, divided, 4 whole and 1 minced
2 bay leaves
6 cups water
1 tablespoon oil
1 stalk celery, diced
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
⅔ cup hot sauce
½ cup chicken broth
4 large leaves romaine lettuce
1 carrot, shredded
½ cup blue cheese dressing

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts, 2 teaspoons of salt, peppercorns, onion quarters, garlic cloves, bay leaves, and water in a large pot.
  • Cover the pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Once the water is simmering, cook for 10 minutes, until the chicken registers 165°F (74°C) when pierced with an instant-read thermometer.
  • Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and reserve at least ½ cup (120 ml) of the cooking liquid to use as chicken broth . Using 2 forks, pull the chicken apart until shredded.
  • In a large nonstick pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Add the diced onion, diced celery, and a pinch of salt. Sauté until the vegetables have softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the hot sauce and chicken broth. Stir until the liquid has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the shredded chicken and mix until everything is well incorporated.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and let the chicken cool for 5 minutes before spooning into the lettuce leaves.
  • Top with shredded carrots, sliced celery, and bleu cheese dressing.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 7 grams

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN LETTUCE CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY



Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Cups Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, black peppercorn, medium white onion, garlic, bay leaves, water, oil, yellow corn, red bell pepper, chipotle peppers, lime juice, romaine lettuce, fresh cilantro

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
2 teaspoons black peppercorn
½ medium white onion, halved
4 cloves garlic, whole
2 bay leaves
6 cups water
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup yellow corn
½ red bell pepper, diced
2 chipotle peppers, minced
3 tablespoons lime juice
4 large leaves romaine lettuce, for serving
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breasts, 2 teaspoons of salt, peppercorns, onion, whole garlic cloves, bay leaves, and water in a large pot.
  • Cover the pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Once the water is simmering, cook for 10 minutes, until the chicken registers 165°F (74°C) when pierced with an instant-read thermometer.
  • Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and discard the cooking liquid. Using 2 forks, pull the chicken apart until shredded.
  • In a large nonstick pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Add the corn, bell pepper, and a pinch of salt and sauté until the vegetables have softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the chipotle peppers and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the shredded chicken and mix until everything is well incorporated.
  • Add the lime juice and mix to incorporate.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and let the chicken cool for 5 minutes before spooning into the lettuce leaves.
  • Top with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 5 grams

CHICKEN TACO LETTUCE CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY



Chicken Taco Lettuce Cups Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, black peppercorn, medium white onion, garlic, bay leaves, water, oil, ground cumin, paprika, chili powder, dried oregano, chicken broth, romaine lettuce, shredded mexican cheese blend, tomato

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons black peppercorn
½ medium white onion, halved
6 cloves garlic, divided, 4 whole and 2 minced
2 bay leaves
6 cups water
2 tablespoons oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¾ cup chicken broth
4 large leaves romaine lettuce
½ cup shredded mexican cheese blend
1 tomato, diced

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breasts, salt, peppercorns, onion, whole garlic cloves, bay leaves, and water in a large pot.
  • Cover the pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Once the water is simmering, cook for 10 minutes, until the chicken registers 165°F (74°C) when pierced with an instant-read thermometer.
  • Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and reserve at least ¾ cup (180 ml) of the cooking liquid to use as broth. Using 2 forks, pull the chicken apart until shredded.
  • In a large nonstick pan, heat the oil over medium heat until shimmering.
  • Add the minced garlic, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and oregano. Sauté until the oil is bubbling and very fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth and stir until the liquid has reduced and thickened slightly, about 7 minutes.
  • Add the shredded chicken and mix until everything is well incorporated.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and let the chicken cool for 5 minutes before spooning into the lettuce leaves.
  • Top with shredded cheese and diced tomatoes
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 4 grams

EASY TACO CUPS



Easy Taco Cups image

These zesty little cups rank high on my list of favorites because they combine three things I look for in a recipe: fast, easy and delicious! They make a simply fantastic finger food for parties, and my guests have fun selecting their desired toppings. -Ashley Jarvies, Manassa, CO

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated seamless crescent dough sheet
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional toppings: Chopped tomatoes, sliced ripe olives, shredded lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and refried beans; heat through., Unroll each tube of dough into a long rectangle. Cut each rectangle into 12 pieces; press lightly onto bottoms and up sides of 24 ungreased muffin cups. , Fill each muffin cup with a rounded tablespoon of beef mixture; sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon cheese. Bake 14-16 minutes or until dough is golden brown. Cool taco cups in pans 10 minutes before removing. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 819mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

CRUNCHY TACO CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY



Crunchy Taco Cups Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: lean ground beef, taco seasoning, diced tomato, diced green chilies, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, large flour tortillas

Provided by Iris Tian

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 12 taco cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb lean ground beef
3 tablespoons taco seasoning, 1 envenlope
6 oz diced tomato
4 oz diced green chilies, 1 can
1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 large flour tortillas

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and drain any remaining fat. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add taco seasoning, tomatoes and green chiles to the ground beef and stir to combine.
  • Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
  • Cut flour tortillas into a square shape and cut each into 4 smaller equally sized square pieces.
  • Generously coat a standard size muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Line each cup of prepared muffin tin with a tortilla sheet.
  • Add 1.5 tablespoons taco mixture. Top with 1 tablespoon of cheese. Press down and add another layer of tortilla sheet, taco mixture, and a final layer of cheese.
  • Lightly brush the top edges of the tortilla with cooking oil.
  • Bake 18-20 minutes until cups are heated through and edges are golden brown.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 1 gram

CHICKEN TACO CUPS



Chicken Taco Cups image

For holiday parties and summer picnics, try these stuffed wonton cups with a Southwest-style chicken filling. You can freeze them, too. Just reheat after thawing. -Lee Ann Lowe, Gray, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1 small onion, chopped
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa, divided
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
36 wonton wrappers
Sour cream, chopped green onions and chopped ripe olives, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir the chicken over medium heat for 5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. , Transfer chicken to a food processor; cover and process until chopped. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, onion, half of the salsa and 1 cup cheese., Press wonton wrappers into miniature muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. , Spoon rounded tablespoonfuls of chicken mixture into cups; top with remaining salsa and cheese. Bake 15 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve warm. Garnish with sour cream, green onions and olives if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 408mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THAI CHICKEN LETTUCE CUPS



Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups image

Lettuce wraps make light, lively appetizers. These are easy to make because the slow cooker does most of the work. Just load it up and let things get cooking. When the chicken is cooked, just shred and serve. -Robin Haas, West Roxbury, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Lunch

Time 2h40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups torn basil leaves, divided
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
12 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves
2 cups cooked long grain rice
4 green onions, chopped
Shredded carrots and thinly sliced radishes

Steps:

  • In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, about 2-1/2 hours. Remove chicken; shred with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker. Stir in 1-1/2 cups basil and hoisin sauce; heat through., Serve in lettuce leaves with rice, green onions, carrots, radishes and remaining basil. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chicken mixture and juices in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients in advance: Dicing the chicken, chopping the vegetables, and measuring the spices beforehand will make the cooking process much smoother and faster.
  • Use a large skillet or wok: This will help you cook the chicken and vegetables in one go, without overcrowding the pan.
  • Cook the chicken until it's cooked through: This is crucial to prevent foodborne illness. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before you remove it from the heat.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: They should still have a bit of crunch to them. Overcooked vegetables will become mushy and lose their flavor.
  • Use fresh lettuce cups: This will help the tacos hold their shape and prevent them from becoming soggy.
  • Load up the tacos with your favorite toppings: This is where you can get creative and add your own personal touch. Some popular toppings include salsa, guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese, and diced tomatoes.

Conclusion:

Chicken taco lettuce cups are a quick, easy, and healthy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. They're also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give chicken taco lettuce cups a try. You won't be disappointed.

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