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Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps

The Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps are a healthy, diabetic-friendly, and low-sodium dinner option perfect for a quick and delicious meal. This recipe features diced, seasoned chicken breast wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves or tortillas, topped with diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a touch of creamy hot sauce. With a prep time of just 10 minutes and a cook time of 15 minutes, this dish is ready in under 30 minutes. It's a Mexican-inspired main course that serves 4, offering approximately 300-350 calories per serving. Ideal for those who prefer a low-carb option without compromising on flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pan
  • small bowl
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • measuring spoons
  • mixing spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 1-2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • tortillas optional, for wrapping
  • lettuce leaves, for wrapping optional if you prefer tortillas
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese
  • hot sauce start with 1-2 teaspoons to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Spices

  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

Prepare the Chicken:

  • In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the diced chicken breast and cook until it is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

Season the Chicken:

  • Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper to the chicken. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly with the spices.
  • Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes until the chicken is well-seasoned and cooked through.

Prepare the Sauce:

  • In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese with 1-2 teaspoons of hot sauce (adjust to taste).

Assemble the Wraps:

  • Lay out the lettuce leaves or tortillas.
  • Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture on each leaf or tortilla.
  • Add a portion of the cooked chicken on top.
  • Sprinkle with diced tomatoes and shredded cheese.

Serve:

  • Roll up the lettuce leaves or tortillas to create wraps.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy, flavorful dinner!

Notes

Nutritional Information (per serving):

  • Calories: Approximately 300-350 calories
  • Carbohydrates: 6g (without tortillas), 25g (with tortillas)
  • Protein: 30g
  • Fat: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g (without tortillas), 3g (with tortillas)
  • Sodium: Adjusted for low sodium by using minimal hot sauce and low-sodium cheese options
Keyword chicken breast, Diabetic-friendly, lettuce wraps, Low-sodium, Mexican-inspired, quick dinner