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Chicken Bacon Ranch Lettuce Boats

Chicken Bacon Ranch Lettuce Boats

Delicious Chicken Bacon Ranch Lettuce Boats are a fresh, flavorful meal packed with chicken, bacon, and creamy ranch dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 boats
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 large head iceberg or romaine lettuce
  • cherry tomatoes halved for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh dill, chives, parsley, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the shredded chicken and crumbled bacon to the bowl with the ranch dressing. Fold together until the chicken and bacon are coated.
  3. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Wash the lettuce head under cold water and pat completely dry. Carefully separate the lettuce leaves to create boat-shaped cups.
  5. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture into each lettuce boat. Garnish with halved cherry tomatoes if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1boatCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 28gFat: 17g

Notes

These boats are perfect for meal prep or serving at parties. Customize with your favorite toppings and enjoy a lighter meal option.

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