This simple buffalo chicken wrap recipe is packed with protein and so much zesty flavor! Buffalo wing sauce is added to my homemade alfredo sauce which makes the perfect sauce for tender chicken pieces topped on crisp butter lettuce leaves.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
If you love food that is flavor packed, you are going to love this buffalo chicken wrap recipe! It’s packed with protien, low carb and such a great meal for lunch or dinner. I love using the chicken mixture inside tortillas and even over pasta too.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s super simple to make for busy weeknights.
- The homemade alfredo sauce has an added zip of flavor with the buffalo sauce.
- The leftovers are delicious over pasta or inside tortillas too!
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What You’ll Need
Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make this buffalo chicken wrap recipe at home. See the recipe card located at the bottom of the post for full instructions.
- Thin sliced chicken breast or chicken tenderloin– Check the meat department of your grocery store for thinly sliced chicken breast or chicken tenderloin.
- Kosher salt– I use kosher salt for my recipes, it’s a coarse salt.
- Freshly ground black pepper- Use freshly ground black pepper for best tasting resutls.
- Garlic salt– Lawry’s garlic salt is my favorite brand to use.
- Salted butter– Butter is used to make the homemade alfredo sauce.
- Full fat cream cheese– Use full fat cream cheese for best results. It’s used to make the alfredo sauce.
- Fresh grated Parmesan cheese– Parmesan cheese is also used to make the alfredo sauce. Fresh grated is best.
- Buffalo Sauce– I used Primal Kitchen brand, but any buffalo sauce you like works just fine.
- Butter Lettuce Leaves– Butter lettuce leaves work great. Iceburg lettuce can work too.
How To Make Alfredo Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Season Chicken Breast. Season both sides of chicken with salt, pepper and garlic salt. I prefer using thin chicken breasts o
Cook Chicken In Air Fryer. Place into the basket of an air fryer and cook at 375 for 9-10 minutes flipping half way.
Other Chicken Options
- If you don’t feel like cooking your own chicken, you can use cooked shredded Rotisserie chicken too. About 4 cups shredded should work great.
- If you prefer other chicken parts, you can cook chicken thighs or drumsticks too.
Cut Chicken Into Strips. Place Into Warm Skillet. Remove chicken from air fryer and place onto cutting board. Cut into thin slices and place into a warm skillet.
Prepare Buffalo Alfredo Sauce. To prepare buffalo Alfredo sauce, place butter, cream cheese and heavy cream into a small sauce pan over medium heat. Whisk until melted and hot. Reduce heat to low and stir in Parmesan and buffalo sauce.
Pour Sauce Over Chicken and Stir. Pour sauce over chicken strips, stir and serve warm inside cold crisp lettuce cups.
Recipe Variations
- Use shredded rotisserie chicken if you don’t want to cook your own chicken.
- Use Iceburg lettuce leaves as another lettuce option.
- Try the chicken mixture over pasta and even inside warm tortillas for more options.
- Use already prepared alfredo sauce if you don’t want to make my homemade version.
How To Serve
Serve wraps immediately garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
How To Store Leftovers
Store leftover chicken mixture in an airtight container stored in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Reheating Instructions
Reheat chicken in a heat proof bowl, loosely covered in the microwave for 60-90 seconds, until hot.
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Alfredo Buffalo Chicken Wraps
Equipment
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- medium skillet
- small saucepan
- chef knife
- cutting board
- whisk
- large spoon
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds thin chicken breast or chicken tenderloin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 1/2 tablespoon buffalo sauce
- 12 butter lettuce cups
Instructions
- Season both sides chicken with salt, pepper and garlic salt. Place into the basket of an air fryer and cook at 375 for 9-10 minutes flipping half way. Remove chicken from air fryer and place onto cutting board. Cut into thin slices and place into a warm skillet.
- To prepare buffalo Alfredo sauce, place butter, cream cheese and heavy cream into a small sauce pan over medium heat. Whisk until melted and hot. Reduce heat to low and stir in Parmesan and buffalo sauce. Pour sauce over chicken strips and serve warm inside cold crisp lettuce cups.
Notes
- Use shredded rotisserie chicken if you don’t want to cook your own chicken.
- Use Iceburg lettuce leaves as another lettuce option.
- Try the chicken mixture over pasta and even inside warm tortillas for more options.
- Use already prepared alfredo sauce if you don’t want to make my homemade version.