Description
Chicken Bacon Ranch Lettuce Boats are a deliciously fun and healthy alternative to traditional wraps. With tender shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing nestled in fresh lettuce leaves, these boats make for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, each crunchy bite is packed with flavor that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 6 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 8 large lettuce leaves (romaine or butter lettuce)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 green onions, finely sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Fry bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy (about 5-7 minutes). Drain on paper towels and crumble.
- Wash and dry the lettuce leaves; arrange them on a platter.
- Shred the baked chicken using two forks and mix in half of the crumbled bacon.
- Spoon the chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf; drizzle with ranch dressing.
- Top with remaining bacon, cherry tomatoes, green onions, and shredded cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lettuce boat
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 80mg