Healthy Chicken Burrito Lettuce Wraps
Enjoy these light and flavorful lettuce wraps filled with seasoned chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy avocado for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1.5 tsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp garlic powder
- to taste Salt and black pepper
- 1 small red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.5 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (optional)
- 1 ripe avocado (sliced or mashed)
- 8 large butter lettuce or romaine leaves (washed and dried)
- 0.5 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
- to taste Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- to taste Fresh lime wedges
- optional salsa or Greek yogurt (for topping)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Pat dry chicken, then season with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 8-9 minutes.
- Add diced bell pepper, red onion, and corn; cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Combine cooked chicken and veggies, then assemble in lettuce leaves with black beans, avocado, cilantro, and lime.
- Wrap and serve immediately with optional salsa or Greek yogurt.
Notes
Use large lettuce leaves to hold the filling securely.