Chicken Taco Salad Wraps

Is it still a taco if it’s wrapped in lettuce? Of course it is. We let tacos express themselves however they like, even if it means changing their jackets.

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
40 Minutes
Total Time
55 Minutes
Yield
6 Servings

Ingredients

Serves 6 Servings

  • 1 large avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
  • 3/4 cup jicama, peeled and diced
  • 2 tsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 8 Yellow Corn Taco Shells
  • 12 large Bibb lettuce leaves
  • 1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 jar Medium Taco Sauce

Directions

  1. Stir together avocado and jicama with lime juice in small bowl; set aside.
  2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips; cook and stir 4 to 6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  3. Crush taco shells, then microwave on HIGH (100%) 1 minute.
  4. Spoon chicken filling onto each lettuce leaf; layer with taco shells, avocado mixture, cheese and cilantro. Wrap lettuce around filling and serve with taco sauce.