Easy Low-Carb Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Easy Low-Carb Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Posted by Lori Shemek; May 10, 2018

Who doesn’t love Taco Night?  As you can see, my dog ‘Tessa’ loves it too!  :)

You can have your delicious tacos while swapping the conventional carb-laden tortillas with lettuce leaves while ramping up your health with this easy Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps recipe!  Perfect for low-carb, keto or any healthy diet.

Here is an easy recipe for Chicken Lettuce Wraps:

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 lbs ground chicken or turkey thighs
  • 1 packet of taco seasoning
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 2 tbsp bell pepper, minced
  • 3/4-1 cup chicken broth
  • 4 oz can tomato sauce
  • Sea salt to taste
  • 8 large lettuce leaves from Romaine or Butter Lettuce
  • Shredded cheddar, sour cream, diced avocados or chopped tomatoes for topping

Directions:

  1. Brown chicken in a large skillet breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks.
  2. When no longer pink add taco seasoning and mix well.
  3. Add the onion, pepper, chicken broth, salt, tomato sauce and cover. Simmer on low for about 20 minutes.
  4. Wash and dry the lettuce.
  5. Divide the meat equally between the 8 leaves and place in the center of each leaf and top with your favorite taco fixings!  Enjoy!

 

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