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Elevate your chicken lettuce wraps recipe by whipping up these Jalapeño Popper Chicken Lettuce Wraps. Loaded with tender seasoned chicken, cream cheese, bacon, sharp cheddar, chives, all nestled in crispy romaine lettuce boats.
Jalapeño Popper Chicken Lettuce Wraps are one of my favourite recipes to meal prep, and work as a quick, healthy, protein packed lunch or dinner. If you love the flavours of jalapeño poppers, you’ll love this recipe!
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😍 Why You’ll Love Jalapeño Popper Chicken
Light: swapping the tortilla wrap for crispy romaine lettuce keeps these jalapeño popper chicken wraps on the lighter side without sacrificing flavour.
Quick & easy: requiring only a few simple ingredients, this recipe can be made in less than 20 minutes.
Versatile: this chicken lettuce wraps recipe works as a lighter lunch or quick dinner.
Protein packed: loaded with protein from the lean chicken, this recipe will keep you satisfied and full.
🗒 Ingredients You’ll Need To Make Jalapeño Popper Chicken
Chicken breasts: this is the lean protein base of the recipe.
Plain greek yogurt: adds a thick creamy consistency to the lettuce wraps, while also adding additional protein.
Cream cheese: adds the signature “popper” flavour and texture.
Sharp cheddar: adds a sharp and salty texture to the jalapeño popper chicken.
Jalapenos: adds heat and texture.
Lettuce: used to hold the jalapeño popper chicken mixture.
Bacon: adds a salty bite.
Fresh chives: adds a herbaceous flavour and compliments the bacon nicely.
Garlic cloves: for flavour and subtle spice.
Lime: adds a bright acidic element that compliments the creamy base.
🌶️ How To Make Jalapeño Popper Chicken
- Prepare the chicken: first, prepare the chicken by using two forks and shred the chicken into small bite sized pieces.
- Assemble: secondly, to a large mixing bowl add the shredded chicken along with the remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Serve: finally, add the jalapeño popper chicken to lettuce boats and enjoy.
🗒️ Variations & Substitutions
For the Chicken:
- Shredded rotisserie chicken: a huge time saver for this recipe.
- Ground chicken or turkey: opt for ground chicken or turkey if thats what you prefer.
- Sour cream: instead of using greek yogurt, sour cream is a great substitute.
🤝 Pairs Well With
🤔 FAQ’s
There’s a few different ways you can shred chicken. Firstly, shred the chicken using two forks. Alternatively, use a stand mixer and mix on low speed until the chicken is shredded to your liking. Another option is to use a hand blender and mix on low speed until shredded.
For instance, butter leaf or romaine are great options. In addition, large cabbage leaves would work if you prefer the texture.
Of course! For example, bell peppers, corn and onions would all be great additives.
They are! Specifically, the recipe uses lettuce instead of bread or tortillas. As long as the seasonings you are using are gluten free, this recipe is safe.
Certainly not. If you aren’t someone who likes the heat – don’t add them. Another option is to replace with green peppers for the same crunch.
🍴 Leftovers? Lucky you.
Store any jalapeño popper chicken leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
👩🏻🍳 Hungry For More?
- Honey Roasted Carrots
- Blackened Chicken and Rice with Cilantro Lime Dressing
- Chicken Cutlets
- French Onion Dip
- Best Chicken Marinade
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Jalapeño Popper Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts, cooked, shredded
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt, or sour cream
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup sharp cheddar, shredded
- 1/2 cup jalapeños, chopped
- 1/2 cup bacon, crumbled
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- salt to taste
- romaine lettuce, for serving
Instructions
- Begin by shredding your chicken breasts using two forks, or a hand mixer. Season the shredded chicken with salt and pepper.
- To a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken followed by the rest of the ingredients.
- Mix well, and season with salt to taste at the end.Sammys tip: if you want the mixture slightly creamier, add a few more tbsp of greek yogurt or sour cream.
- Add the jalapeño popper chicken mixture onto your favourite salads, in lettuce boats, in a tortilla wrap, on top of crackers, or serve along side your favourite veggies.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Delicious and a great meal prep idea
Hi Jackie, thanks for taking the time to leave a review. So happy you enjoyed the recipe!
So, so good! Love being able to prep this and eat it several different ways over the week. Thank you! 😍
Absolutely delicious!
Just wow!! I’m making this for a little late night snack to take to my husband after a long flight cuz I know he’ll be starving. This will be easy to eat in the car, but I also can’t wait to use it as a picnic wrap or an easy night dinner!!
Thank you for taking the time to leave me a review!! It’s certainly an easy + delicious recipe! -Sammy
Absolute banger
Delicious. Easy prep. I used a wrap wrap and put the lettuce inside.