Bursting with flavor, these Shredded Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a quick & easy dinner solution, perfect for busy weeknights!

easy lettuce wraps

We’re in the heart of summer now, and I’m all about quick, light dishes that come together in minutes. This chicken fried rice has become one of our favorites.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE THESE CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS:

HOW TO MAKE THESE ROTISSERIE CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS:

1. Place chicken in bottom of instant pot. Pour 1 cup of teriyaki sauce on top.
2. Cook chicken for 12 minutes.
3. Remove chicken from instant pot, place on cutting board.
4. Add vegetables to instant pot, saute for 3-5 minutes, or until tender crisp.
5. Meanwhile, slice or shred chicken.
6. Heat up rice according to package instructions.
7. Add rice and chicken back to instant pot, stir to mix.
8. Add about ¼ cup of chicken mixture to each butter lettuce cup. 

It’s so simple to prepare, you will just love it.

At our house, stir fry is a staple of our weeknight meals. I rely on this style of cooking at least once a week, for quick & easy meal prep, not to mention the veggies I can add in. It’s always a satisfying meal for everyone.

handy tools to use when making these chicken breast lettuce wraps:

• instant pot – pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, sauté pan, yogurt maker and warmer and cooks up to 70% faster!
• kitchen knife – chops well, easy to clean, dishwasher safe, stays sharp

I tucked the shredded chicken fried rice into butter lettuce cups, and served with soy sauce. It was a big hit! My kids loved the flavor of the rice, and I thought the lettuce wraps really added a lightness to the meal. Perfect for summer!

Not to mention, only took minutes to cook. Seriously, this meal was freezer to table in about ten minutes. Can’t beat that! I’ll definitely be relying on this in the fall, when school starts up again.

frequently asked questions

Can you make lettuce wraps with leftover chicken?

Yes. You can just cook up the sauce, veggies and rice and then add the chicken to heat it through.

What kind of lettuce is used for lettuce wraps?

Usually you use butter lettuce, as it naturally “cups” and holds the filling well!

Love these chicken fried rice lettuce wraps? Try these easy baked wontons!