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Buffalo chicken lettuce wraps arranged on a white serving platter with blue cheese crumbles, celery, red onion, and fresh parsley

Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

A quick low-carb healthy dinner featuring spicy buffalo chicken, crisp lettuce cups, creamy blue cheese, and crunchy vegetables. Ready in 15 minutes with bold flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded; rotisserie chicken recommended for best ease and texture
  • 1/3 cup buffalo sauce adjust to preferred heat level
  • 1 tbsp butter melted
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or ranch dressing as a milder alternative
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 head butter lettuce or romaine separated into individual leaves; butter lettuce preferred for cup shape

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Spoon
  • Serving platter

Method
 

  1. Combine the buffalo sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir until smooth and warmed through, about 1 to 2 minutes. Keep the heat low to prevent the butter from separating.
  2. Add the shredded chicken to the sauce and stir until every piece is fully coated. Simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes. Do not let it boil or the chicken will dry out.
  3. Remove the pan from heat and let the chicken mixture rest for 2 to 3 minutes. This prevents the lettuce from wilting during assembly.
  4. Lay the lettuce leaves out on a serving platter like small cups. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of buffalo chicken into each leaf. Do not overfill or the leaves will tear.
  5. Top each wrap with diced celery, red onion, blue cheese crumbles or a drizzle of ranch dressing, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Serve immediately while the chicken is still warm.

Notes

Always assemble wraps fresh right before serving to prevent sogginess. Store buffalo chicken filling separately in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a saucepan over low heat with a splash of buffalo sauce. Use butter lettuce for the best natural cup shape. For dairy-free, swap blue cheese for a dairy-free ranch or avocado dressing.