Mexican Chicken Salad for Lettuce Wraps

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 253.8
  • Total Fat: 6.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 37.5 mg
  • Sodium: 812.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 30.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.1 g
  • Protein: 19.9 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Mexican Chicken Salad for Lettuce Wraps calories by ingredient


Introduction

This recipe is for a tasty Mexican chicken "salad" that can be served on top of lettuce or wrapped in lettuce leaves. Add your own fat free sour cream, fresh bell peppers, or tomatoes (not included in recipe nutrition information). This recipe is for a tasty Mexican chicken "salad" that can be served on top of lettuce or wrapped in lettuce leaves. Add your own fat free sour cream, fresh bell peppers, or tomatoes (not included in recipe nutrition information).
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1 1/2 lb chicken breast
    1 can low sodium green chilies
    1 package taco seasoning
    1 can black beans
    1 can sweet corn
    1 box of Mexican / Spanish rice (prepared)

Directions

Add 1 1/2 lb chicken breasts, 1 can low sodium green chilies, and 1 package taco seasoning to slow-cooker. Cook on low for 6 - 8 hours (frozen chicken) or 3 - 5 hours (thawed chicken).

Prepare Mexican / Spanish rice mix according to recipe. Allow to cool.

Let chicken cool then shred. Pour sauce left over in slow-cooker over chicken.

Rinse off black beans and sweet corn.

Combine chicken, rice, black beans, and corn.

Can serve warm (will need to warm up) or chilled. Nutrition information includes Mexican chicken salad mixture only. You will need to add in any additional toppings or wraps.

Wrap in lettuce leaves or whole-wheat tortillas. Top with fat free sour cream, guacamole, or salsa. Serve sliced bell pepper, onions, or tomatoes in wrap as well.

Serving Size: Makes about 8 - 1 cup servings.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JJ1211.