SLOW-COOKER BUFFALO CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS

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Slow-cooker Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps image

Who knew low-fat and low-carb could be THIS delicious?? Best part about this recipe is that it cooks in the crockpot, so you can throw it together and walk away. This one is a staple in our house!

Provided by Phyllis Gesch @zachsbiggestfan

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 - chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
1 - celery stalk
1/2 - onion, diced
1 - clove of garlic
16 ounce(s) chicken broth, low-fat, low-sodium
1/2 cup(s) hot cayenne pepper sauce (i use frank's red hot)
6 - large lettuce leaves
1 1/2 cup(s) carrots, shredded (optional)

Steps:

  • In your crockpot, combine the chicken, celery stalk, onions, garlic and broth. Make sure your chicken is covered in liquid - if you don't have enough broth, add some water. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.
  • Remove chicken from the pot, reserve 1/2 cup of the liquid, discard the rest. Shred the chicken with two forks, put it back in the slow cooker, add the 1/2 cup of saved liquid, and the hot sauce. Cook on high for an additional 30 minutes.
  • To put the wraps together, place desired amount of shredded chicken in a leaf of lettuce, and top with shredded carrots. Wrap up and dig in!

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