Chicken Beef Bacon Lettuce Wraps (Printable version)

Protein-filled lettuce cups featuring seasoned chicken, beef, bacon and fresh vegetables drizzled with ranch dressing.

# What you'll need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 8 ounces), diced
02 - 7 ounces ground beef (85% lean)
03 - 6 slices bacon

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 head butter or romaine lettuce, leaves separated and washed
05 - 1 medium tomato, diced
06 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced

→ Seasonings

08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Ranch Dressing

12 - 1/3 cup ranch dressing (store-bought or homemade)

# Directions:

01 - Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then crumble or chop into pieces.
02 - In the same skillet, add the ground beef. Sprinkle with half the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes). Transfer to a bowl and keep warm.
03 - Add the diced chicken breast to the skillet. Season with the remaining salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Cook until golden and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat.
04 - Lay out the lettuce leaves on a large platter. Layer each leaf with a spoonful of beef, chicken, and bacon.
05 - Top with diced tomato, red onion, and cucumber slices.
06 - Drizzle each wrap with ranch dressing. Serve immediately, letting everyone assemble their own wraps if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get three different proteins and crispy bacon without needing three separate pans or hours of prep time
  • The ranch dressing ties everything together while the fresh vegetables keep each bite feeling light and crunchy
02 -
  • Cooking each protein separately might feel time consuming, but it prevents the beef and chicken from steaming instead of searing
  • The bacon creates a flavorful foundation in the pan, so resist the urge to wipe it out between cooking the meats
03 -
  • Pat the lettuce leaves completely dry with paper towels after washing so the ranch dressing clings instead of sliding off
  • Let the meats rest for a couple of minutes after cooking so they reabsorb some of their juices before assembly

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