Classic Chicken, Beef & Bacon Lettuce Wraps (Printable)
Protein-packed lettuce cups loaded with chicken, beef, bacon, and crisp vegetables drizzled with ranch.
# What goes in:
→ Proteins
01 - 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast (approximately 8 oz), diced into bite-sized pieces
02 - 7 oz ground beef, 85% lean
03 - 6 slices thick-cut bacon
→ Vegetables
04 - 1 head butter or romaine lettuce, leaves separated, washed, and patted dry
05 - 1 medium tomato, diced (approximately ½ cup)
06 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced into rings
07 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds
→ Seasonings
08 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
09 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
11 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Ranch Dressing
12 - ⅓ cup ranch dressing, store-bought or homemade
# Directions:
01 - Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp and browned. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain excess fat. Once cooled, crumble or chop into coarse pieces.
02 - In the same skillet over medium heat, add ground beef. Sprinkle with half of the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking apart with a wooden spoon, until browned completely with no pink remaining. Transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
03 - Return skillet to medium-high heat. Add diced chicken breast and season with remaining salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown on the outside and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from heat.
04 - Arrange lettuce leaves on a large serving platter. Select the largest, most intact leaves for optimal wrap structure.
05 - Layer each lettuce leaf with a spoonful of cooked ground beef, diced chicken breast, and crumbled bacon. Top with diced tomato, red onion rings, and cucumber slices.
06 - Drizzle approximately 1 tablespoon of ranch dressing over each assembled wrap.
07 - Serve promptly while warm, allowing guests to customize their wraps with additional toppings or dressing as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Three proteins in one bite means you stay full for hours without the carb crash
- The crispy bacon against cool crisp lettuce creates this ridiculous texture situation
02 -
- Do not crowd your skillet when cooking the meats or they will steam instead of sear
- Pat the lettuce leaves completely dry with paper towels or the dressing slides right off
03 -
- Cook everything in one skillet and let those bacon drippings season the entire dish
- Butter lettuce works best for wrapping because the cups are naturally shaped like little bowls