Ranch Chicken Lettuce Wraps – Easy, Healthy, and Gluten-Free

I’ve seen these lettuce wraps all over my social media feed, and I had to give them a shot. Honestly, the wrapping part looks way more complicated than it actually is. If you can fold a burrito, you can definitely handle this.

Not only are these wraps healthy and gluten-free, but you also don’t have to worry about tracking down expensive gluten-free bread. I like using seasoned chicken breast deli meat because it makes this recipe even easier, but rotisserie chicken works just as well.

And let’s talk about the ranch—because it’s kind of the star here. My favorite creamy ranch dressing makes these wraps downright addictive. You can use store-bought ranch if you’re short on time, but if you have a few minutes, making your own is totally worth it.

Think of this like your go-to salad, but wrapped up and ready to go.

Gather Your Ingredients

• Iceberg lettuce leaves – The key to a good wrap. Iceberg is sturdy yet flexible enough to roll.
• Chicken deli meat or rotisserie – I love deli meat for convenience, but rotisserie chicken works too.
• Bacon – Because everything is better with bacon.
• Mozzarella cheese, shredded – Melts into the layers for that perfect bite.
• Ranch dressing – Creamy, tangy, and totally necessary.
• Other desired toppings – I love black olives, but you can add whatever you like—sprouts, tomato, seeds, or extra lettuce.
• Salt and pepper – A little seasoning makes all the difference.

How to Wrap a Lettuce Wrap

1. Start with two large iceberg lettuce leaves and stack them together.
2. Layer your chicken in the middle—deli meat works great because it creates a little “sling” for extra support.
3. Add cheese, bacon, and any toppings, then finish with seasoning and a drizzle of ranch.
4. Think of it like wrapping a burrito:
   • Lightly press your fillings toward the bottom.
   • Pull the bottom of the lettuce over the fillings.
   • Fold in the sides, then keep rolling away from you until fully wrapped.
5. For extra support, wrap the whole thing in parchment paper:
   • Place the wrap at the bottom corner of the parchment.
   • Pull the corner over the wrap and roll away from you.
   • Push in the sides and continue rolling.
6. Slice it right down the middle—yes, through the parchment!

For the best results, always double wrap your lettuce wrap with two sturdy iceberg leaves to keep everything secure. Be mindful not to overfill—too much stuffing makes it nearly impossible to wrap properly.

When rolling, wrap it tightly; don’t worry, you won’t break it. Finally, as you eat, tear and pull down the parchment paper gradually to keep everything intact and mess-free.