Creamy Italian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Overview

Got 15 minutes? You'll whip up these lettuce wraps in a snap, thanks to fully cooked sous-vide chicken breasts. Simply toss the chicken with Italian dressing, mayo, mustard, and Parmesan to make a leveled-up chicken salad. It’s then loaded into crisp baby lettuce leaves, showered with croutons, crunchy almonds, and even more Parm for a flavorful finishing touch. A refreshing, protein-packed meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor!

This meal is inspired by HelloFresh, which we originally used to make this in the past.

• Serves: 6
• Prep Time: ~15 minutes
• Cook Time: ~10 minutes

Estimated Calories & Sources

Ingredient	Quantity	Calories	Source
Sous-Vide Chicken Breast	24 oz (680 g)	~720 kcal	FatSecret
Baby Lettuce	3 stalks (225 g)	~35 kcal	FatSecret
Roma Tomatoes	3 medium (375 g)	~65 kcal	FatSecret
Italian Dressing	4.5 oz (128 g)	~360 kcal	FatSecret
Mayonnaise	6 tbsp (90 g)	~630 kcal	FatSecret
Parmesan Cheese	9 tbsp (2.7 oz / 75 g)	~285 kcal	FatSecret
Sliced Almonds	3 oz (85 g)	~490 kcal	FatSecret
Dijon Mustard	6 tsp (30 g)	~45 kcal	FatSecret
Croutons	~1 cup (50 g)	~240 kcal	FatSecret
Olive Oil	~1 tbsp (14 g)	~120 kcal	FatSecret

Total (approx): 2,990 kcal
Per serving (6 servings): ~498 kcal

Ingredients

Produce

• 3 Roma tomatoes (diced)
• 3 stalks baby lettuce (18 leaves reserved for wraps, 3–4 leaves chopped for salad)

Pantry

• Croutons (to taste, lightly crushed)
• 4.5 oz Italian dressing
• 3 oz sliced almonds
• 6 tsp Dijon mustard
• Olive oil
• Salt & pepper

Dairy

• 6 tbsp mayonnaise
• 9 tbsp Parmesan cheese (divided)

Protein

• 24 oz sous-vide chopped chicken (Whole Foods or Sprouts)

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Produce

1. Wash and dry produce.
2. Trim and discard root end from lettuce.
3. Separate 18 leaves for wraps; thinly slice 3–4 leaves for the salad.
4. Dice tomatoes into ¼-inch pieces.

Step 2: Cook the Chicken

1. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add chicken and cook, breaking into bite-sized pieces, until warmed through and lightly browned, 2–3 minutes.
3. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly.

Step 3: Make the Chicken Salad

1. In a large bowl, whisk together Italian dressing, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
2. Add chopped lettuce, diced tomato, chicken, and half the Parmesan.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Toss until evenly coated.

Step 4: Assemble the Wraps

1. Divide reserved whole lettuce leaves between plates.
2. Fill each with chicken salad.
3. Top with remaining Parmesan, sliced almonds, and crushed croutons.
4. Serve immediately.

Notes

• For extra creaminess, add more mayo or dressing.
• Swap almonds for walnuts, pecans, or sunflower seeds.
• Great as a low-carb, high-protein alternative to sandwiches!