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Olivia Farnsworth

Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps Easy Fresh Dinner Recipe

Enjoy a lighter take on classic buffalo wings with these fresh and flavorful Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps. Perfect for an easy dinner, weeknight meal, or family dinner, this quick meal combines spicy chicken, crisp lettuce, creamy blue cheese, and crunchy veggies for a satisfying bite every time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded
  • 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or ranch dressing
  • 1/2 cup celery diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 head butter lettuce or romaine separated into leaves

Method
 

  1. Warm buffalo sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper together in a medium saucepan over low heat until everything is smooth and heated through.
  2. Add the shredded chicken to the sauce and stir well until the chicken is fully coated. Let it simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  3. Take the saucepan off the heat and allow the buffalo chicken mixture to cool slightly.
  4. Spread out your lettuce leaves flat and distribute 2 to 3 tablespoons of the buffalo chicken mix onto each leaf.
  5. Scatter diced celery, red onion, and blue cheese crumbles on top, then sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  6. Carefully fold the lettuce around the filling and serve these wraps immediately for a fresh, handheld meal.

Notes

  • Choose sturdy lettuce like butter lettuce, romaine, or iceberg to keep the wraps from tearing. Letting the chicken filling cool a bit helps keep the lettuce crisp and prevents wilting.