MEXICAN LETTUCE WRAPS

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This recipe proved to be a winner, not only when wrapped in lettuce, but also when served as a sandwich, dip or salad with tortilla chips. It is so easy to make it ahead, chill and take for a picnic or potluck. -June Barrus, Springville, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium tomato, seeded and finely chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
12 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Refrigerate until serving., Just before serving, stir in avocado. Place 1/2 cup chicken mixture on each lettuce leaf; top each with 2 teaspoons sour cream. Fold lettuce over filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 478mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MD Gisoddin
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These lettuce wraps are the perfect party food! They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a hit.


Charnell Holder
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These wraps are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that you can customize the filling to your own liking.


Sujan Lama
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I've made these lettuce wraps several times and they're always a hit. I love the fresh, flavorful filling and the crispy lettuce cups.


Toni Barry
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These wraps are a great way to use up leftover chicken or beef. I also like to add some chopped avocado or black beans to the filling.


Fabian Esquivel
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These lettuce wraps are the perfect party food! They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a hit.


oscar tecco
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These wraps are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that you can customize the filling to your own liking.


Wisdom Eze
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I've made these lettuce wraps several times and they're always a hit. I love the fresh, flavorful filling and the crispy lettuce cups.


PADE babu
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These wraps are a great way to use up leftover chicken or beef. I also like to add some chopped avocado or black beans to the filling.


Isack Samson
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These lettuce wraps are the perfect party food! They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a hit.


Afra Bhatti
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I'm not a huge fan of lettuce wraps, but these were actually really good. The filling was flavorful and the lettuce cups were crispy and fresh.


Baba mere Jan
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These wraps are a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies. My kids love them!


Tarek Ahmed Tamim
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These lettuce wraps are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that you can customize the filling to your own liking.


Spyno
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I loved the fresh, flavorful filling and the crispy lettuce cups. These wraps were a hit with my family and friends.


Young Start
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Delicious and easy to make!


Robert Wagner
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These wraps were amazing! The filling was so flavorful and the lettuce cups were the perfect vessel. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Shabnam Raut
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I'm not usually a fan of lettuce wraps, but these were really good! The filling was flavorful and the lettuce cups were crispy and fresh. I would definitely make these again.


Aisha Manoor
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These lettuce wraps were easy to make and so delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making these again.


Mc madpox Kabaka
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I made these lettuce wraps for dinner last night and they were delicious! The filling was so flavorful and the lettuce cups were the perfect way to hold it all together. I will definitely be making these again.


Chilota Stanley
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These lettuce wraps were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the fresh, flavorful filling and the crispy lettuce cups. I'll definitely be making these again.