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Slow Cooker Tex Mex Lettuce Wraps

These Slow Cooker Tex Mex Lettuce Wraps are a flavor explosion! Perfectly seasoned chicken wrapped in crunchy lettuce leaves for a quick and delicious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and sliced
  • 1 16-ounce jar salsa
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion about 1 cup
  • Salt to taste
  • Iceberg lettuce leaves for wrapping

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Serving Platter

Method
 

  1. Start by placing the boneless skinless chicken breast at the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the chicken.
  3. Add the diced yellow onion and sliced jalapeño to the slow cooker.
  4. Pour the entire jar of salsa over the chicken and veggies.
  5. Add salt to taste. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  6. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  7. To serve, spoon a portion of the chicken mixture into a large iceberg lettuce leaf and wrap it up.

Notes

  • For an extra kick, add some hot sauce or diced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
  • These wraps are perfect for meal prep; just store the chicken mixture and lettuce leaves separately.
  • Feel free to add in other vegetables like bell peppers or corn for added texture and flavor.