These Healthy Chipotle Chicken & Vegetable Lettuce Wraps have an amazing {slightly spicy} Chipotle flavor with extra crispy, crunchy vegetables inside.
What’s your favorite ingredients to wrap in healthy lettuce?
As promised, here at IK, we are sticking with the healthy eating theme this year. Just know that for the coming months, the rules may change. We will see how this ‘eating healthier’ trend goes. One never knows around here. 🙂
With February bringing Valentine’s Day & chocolate, I think you all just might leave me forever if I don’t bring you something rich, dark, decadent and chocolately for the month of love! Which means this healthy eating *may* be short lived. Because I can’t be losin’ no readers! 🙂 I love you guys!
But Valentines Day is still 5 days away, and we need to stay focused on our goal – healthy eating!
With that said, as good as these wraps were, we could probably eat healthy forever. They were just that good – and missing absolutely nothing in flavor! And, so, so, so easy – you will love how fast they come together!
Don’t let the 3 ounces of Chipotle Hot Sauce scare you! The 1/2 cup water combined with the chicken mellows the flavor tremendously, giving it a pleasant chipotle flavor without the hot sauce bite.
Fresh, crispy, crunchy, healthy vegetables wrapped in sweet, buttery Bibb lettuce leaves and filled with Chipotle Shredded Chicken that is savory, slightly spicy and moist with chipotle flavor. You will love it!
BTW, I have a question. What are your Valentines Day plans? I told you what I’m giving The Husband!
This healthy, rich, decadent shot of Ghirardelli Hot Fudge Sauce with a cherry on top! It doesn’t get much easier than that! xoxo
p.s. I will be posting the Chipotle Chicken recipe this week!!! So come back, so you can put this wrap together for dinner next week! I took and chance and guessed you wouldn’t make this immediately anyway, and I want you to be ready! It’s super fast and great for a weeknight! 🙂
Enjoy!
Healthy Chipotle Chicken Vegetable Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
- Easy Shredded Chipotle Chicken
- 2/3 cup chopped celery
- 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup water chestnuts chopped
- 1 head of Butter/Bibb lettuce leaves rinsed, cleaned and separated
Instructions
- Chop all vegetables and place each in individual bowls.
- Separate lettuce leaves from root and rinse, clean and separate each leaf. Place on serving tray.
- Serve with shredded chipotle chicken.
- Fill lettuce leaf with chicken, celery, red bell pepper, red onion and chestnuts. Roll and eat!
Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says
I know these are just perfect as they are, and oh so healthy and delicious, but knowing myself as I do I’d probably go ahead and wrap my wrap in a big warm flour tortilla! 😀 I know, I know … but I’m a breadaholic! Actually, I’ve been thinking of cutting back a bit on the unnecessary carbs, so this should fill the bill quite nicely.
Kristi says
Hahaha! I know what you mean Jean – I love those super soft flour tortillas too, and like you, I’m trying to cut back. Resist! Just resist! 🙂
Kristi says
Thanks Kelly! Yes, the ‘healthy’ part is new for me. I’ve really enjoyed doing a mix of both!
Ella-HomeCookingAdventure says
Seems we both did chicken salad with lettuce.. that’s so great!! Love your idea of lettuce wraps. Will try it next time.
Kristi says
Thanks Ella! We really love lettuce wraps too and they’re so healthy.
Cookin Canuck says
I love the kick of smoky chipotle in here…we can never get enough of that flavor. Lettuce wraps are always a favorite, but I don’t think to make them often enough.
Kristi says
Chipotle is one of our favorites Dara! And, I don’t make lettuce wraps often enough either. I have no idea why, because I absolutely love them!
Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says
I love lettuce wraps and yours look amazing, Kristi! To me burritos and sandwiches often taste more like bread than what’s in the middle – lettuce wraps let all of the flavors come through!
Kristi says
I am so with you Marissa! I grew up on bread, but as I’ve gotten older, I’m like – move over bread – I want to taste the other ingredients, and you’re bringin’ me down! 🙂 Hahaha!
Victoria says
Love lettuce wraps and chipotle! These just look so fresh and delicious.
Kristi says
Thanks Victoria! They were really tasty and I love how the colors come together on the plate! 🙂
[email protected] in the Kitchen says
Ahhh, a cliff hanger!!!! I love chipotle anything and these lettuce wraps look so fresh and tasty!! I am waiting on pins and needles!! 🙂
Kristi says
Hahaha! I never thought of that way Renee – but you’re right, it was a total cliffhanger! 🙂
Laura ~ Raise Your Garden says
All about the healthy eating here! Bring it. I’m just too dang tired to exercise, but want to fit into my Spanx bathing suit for spring break (right now, it’s 50/50 whether I’ll be able to get in it) Ha. Anything with the word “Chipotle” in it wins my heart =)
Kristi says
Hahahaha! I am so with you Laura! I’m too dang tired to exercise, so I need to hang onto the healthy eating all I can! 🙂
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
I love lettuce wraps, and these look super easy and quick to make!
Kristi says
Thanks Pamela – they’re such a refreshing change from the usual! I love them too!
Juliana says
Kristi, you must have so much of the brownie that you are coming with such a healthy dish…hehehe!
Okay…I will not keep on…now seriously, these lettuce cups look delicious, light and yet satisfying…especially with a touch of spice.
Enjoy your week my dear 🙂
Kristi says
I know right, Juliana! You made me LOL with your comment! The spice is a must around here, you know? 🙂
Ruby Red Apron says
Yum, I love hot and spicy chipotle chicken! And those lettuce leaves look like the most perfect healthy wrappers. 🙂
Kristi says
That Chipotle Chicken recipe is so simple Ruby, you won’t believe it. It’s today’s post in fact! I couldn’t let you guys wait to long for the recipe! 🙂
[email protected] says
Looks good even though it´s healthy 🙂 lol
Our plans for Vday is to go for a romantic dinner and have time to chat, alone, with no interruptions 😉
ps. as you know my blog was hijacked and infected by malware but it is all sorted out now and no more redirecting to ugly adult content pages! so please visit again soon 🙂
Kristi says
I am sssooo glad you got your site back up and running Johlene! And your Valentine’s Day plans sound absolutely lovely! I am all for quiet time with no interruptions! Enjoy! xoxo
Manali @ CookWithManali says
I love lettuce wraps, I recently ate vegetarian lettuce wraps at PF Changs and it they were awesome! I need to make these soon, thanks for the recipe Kristi! 🙂
Kristi says
GAH! Manali, you made my mouth water – I am a huge fan of PF Changs, and their lettuce wraps are one of my favorites!
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
Lettuce wraps are awesome! They’re so flavorful they don’t even taste healthy! These ones look great… good luck with the healthy eating– it will be easy with dishes like this!
Kristi says
Thanks Jess, this new ‘healthy’ eating has lasted far longer than I thought it might, and I have to tell you – I”m absolutely loving it! Have a great weekend!
Miranda @ Cookie Dough & Oven Mitt says
I can handle healthy eating if it looks like this lettuce wrap! You’ve loaded everything I love on a piece of lettuce. Yummy! I gave the hubby a love note and a CD that he’s been wanting for a while. Nothing too crazy, but he had to come wake me up this morning as he was leaving for work to tell me how much he loved it. 🙂
Kristi says
That is totally awesome Miranda! What a great story – I love it! Have a great weekend!
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says
Lovin’ these flavorful, healthy lettuce cups. So quick and easy. Pinned!!!
Kristi says
Thank you for the pin Allie – and I’m glad you like them!
Kristi says
Thanks for the post love! xoxo! Can’t wait to see your post!