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Chicken Bacon Ranch Lettuce Boats

Chicken Bacon Ranch Lettuce Boats

Delicious Chicken Bacon Ranch Lettuce Boats are a fresh, satisfying meal that combines crispy bacon, shredded chicken, and creamy ranch in crisp lettuce leaves.
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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
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken
  • 6 slices bacon cooked until crispy
  • 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 for serving
  • cherry tomatoes for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

  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 everything together until the chicken and bacon are completely coated.
  3. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Wash the entire lettuce head under cold water, then dry it completely. Carefully separate the lettuce leaves from the head 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 lettuce boats are highly customizable—you can swap in turkey, tofu, or your favorite cheese for variations. Enjoy them fresh for the best taste!

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