Mexican Lettuce Wraps

Name: Mexican Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 medium tomato, seeded and finely chopped; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies; 1/2 cup salsa; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and finely chopped; 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 12 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves

This recipe proved to be a winner, not only when wrapped in lettuce, but also when served as a sandwich, dip or salad with tortilla chips. It is so easy to make it ahead, chill and take for a picnic or potluck. —June Barrus, Springville, Utah

Ingredients

3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium tomato, seeded and finely chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
12 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Refrigerate until serving.
Just before serving, stir in avocado. Place 1/2 cup chicken mixture on each lettuce leaf; top each with 2 teaspoons sour cream. Fold lettuce over filling.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 259 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 478mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Mexican Lettuce Wraps in Taste of Home June/July 2009

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katlaydee3

Aug 27, 2016

I made this exactly as written and it was super quick and easy for a light, dinner on a hot summer night.
mocalcook

Jun 12, 2015

great new take on traditional mexican food! I added a little bit of fresh corn and some cheese and NO left-overs...
mbaulch

Mar 7, 2015

Tasty...difficulty finding lettuce to hold it together.
jmbullock

Feb 9, 2015

Easy to make and yummy!
c2foster

Oct 16, 2014

Everyone I make this for loves it. It's easy to change up to your preferences and it's full of flavor.
dvierzen

Sep 13, 2014

My husband and I really enjoy this recipe. It makes for a light and satisfying lunch. It's even easier to make with canned tomatoes and peppers and leftover chicken.
angelasandoval

Jun 17, 2012

These were great! Made a few changes...because we like our food spicy, used 2 T. chopped jalapenos in place of the milder green chilies. Omitted the red pepper because we don't care for it. And added 3 T. chopped cilantro and an extra avocado. Didn't find Bibb or Boston lettuce at the store this week, but used iceberg with good results.