Best Chicken Taco Salad Recipe
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Best Chicken Taco Salad Recipe
Description
The Best Chicken Taco Salad Recipe features bite-sized cubed chicken breasts cooked in olive oil with bell pepper and diced onion, seasoned with taco seasoning and a bit of water to create a flavorful coating. The chicken and vegetables are cooked together until browned and tender.
The cooked mixture is placed over a bed of greens such as spinach, romaine, and arugula. Shredded cheddar cheese is sprinkled atop, followed by garnishes including pico de gallo, sliced avocado, and black olives. The combination delivers a fresh, vibrant salad with savory and mildly spicy notes from the taco seasoning.
This salad is served immediately after assembling to maintain the contrast between warm chicken mixture and crisp greens. It works well as a satisfying lunch or dinner option with a Tex-Mex flair.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 chicken breast cubed in 1" bites
- 1 bell pepper diced
- ½ white onion diced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp water
To garnish:
- 1 avocado sliced in half and pit removed
- 2 oz cheddar cheese shredded (omit if sticking to paleo/whole 30 diet, sharp
- ⅓ cup arugula
- ¼ cup Pico de Gallo
- ¼ cup black olives sliced
- 3 cups spinach or romaine mix lettuce
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat olive oil until shimmery.
- Add chicken to pan and cook on high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned - about 8 minutes.
- Add peppers and onions to pan, cook until lightly browned and soft.
- When peppers and onions are softened, add taco seasoning and water, mix well.
- Let water absorb and reduce, then remove from heat.
- Add salad mix to large bowl.
- Top with chicken and vegetables, as well as cheese.
- Garnish with fresh pico de gallo, serve immediately.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15g | 88% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 659mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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