
Need a no-cook dinner that’s light, fast, and doesn’t involve sweating over the stove?
. These chicken avocado lettuce wraps are ready in 10 minutes, full of flavor, and surprisingly filling. It’s the kind of easy summer dinner you’ll want on repeat.
From Takeout Burnout to Lettuce-Wrap Legend
It was a Tuesday. Ninety-two degrees. My AC was wheezing, my oven was off-limits, and takeout felt like a trap. I opened the fridge, saw a rotisserie chicken, an avocado, and a head of butter lettuce—and thus, these wraps were born. No heat, no dishes, no regrets
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 cooked rotisserie chicken (or 2 cups shredded cooked chicken)1 ripe avocado, diced8 large butter lettuce leaves (or romaine)¼ cup red onion, finely chopped1 small cucumber, sliced thin1 small carrot, shreddedOptional: sliced jalapeños or sriracha for spice
- Dressing (Optional but Delicious):3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or sour cream1 tablespoon lime juice1 teaspoon Dijon mustardSalt and pepper to taste
🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prep Your Chicken & Veggies
Shred the rotisserie chicken (use light, dark, or both). Dice the avocado and chop your veggies.
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Step 2: Make a Quick Dressing
Whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, Dijon, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Adjust to your taste—it’s zesty and creamy with no mayo in sight
.Step 3: Build Your Wraps
Lay out a lettuce leaf. Add a few spoonfuls of chicken, avocado, onion, cucumber, carrot, and a drizzle of the dressing. Fold and devour.
Step 4: Serve Cold with Optional Heat
Add jalapeños or sriracha for a spicy kick, or keep it cool and classic.
🥬 Why This Dinner Works
- No stove. No oven. No microwave.
- High protein + healthy fats = filling without the food coma
- Customizable: add bacon bits, nuts, or swap in tuna or tofu
- Ready in 10 minutes flat
No-Cook Chicken Avocado Lettuce Wraps (Dinner in 10 Minutes Flat)
Course: 30-Minute Meals4
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kcalIngredients
– 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded (2 cups)
– 1 avocado, diced
– 8 large lettuce leaves (butter or romaine)
– ¼ cup red onion, chopped
– 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
– 1 small carrot, shredded
– Optional: sliced jalapeños or sriracha
Dressing:
– 3 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream
– 1 tbsp lime juice
– 1 tsp Dijon mustard
– Salt & pepper to taste
Directions
- Shred chicken and prep vegetables.
- Mix dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
- Lay lettuce leaves flat and fill each with chicken, avocado, veggies, and dressing.
- Fold and eat immediately. Serve cold
Notes
- Perfect for hot days when cooking isn’t an option. Add bacon bits, sesame seeds, or crushed peanuts for a twist.
🙋♀️ Reader FAQs
Q: Can I use canned chicken instead of rotisserie?
Yes! Just drain and shred, and you’re good to go.
Q: Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes, but store the filling separately and assemble when ready to eat so the lettuce doesn’t wilt.
Q: What other proteins work?
Try shredded turkey, flaked tuna, or chickpeas for a plant-based version.
🔗 Internal links
> Need a side dish? Pair this with our No-Cook Dill Pickle Pasta Salad for the ultimate cold dinner combo.
🥗 Pro Tip
:Cut your prep time in half with this compact 5-in-1 veggie slicer. It handles onions, carrots, cucumbers—you name it.
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