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Best Chicken Taco Salad Recipe

The Best Easy Chicken Taco Salad Recipe - with avocado, lime, red pepper strips, cheese and olives for a flavorful keto chicken taco salad the whole family will love!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 376 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 chicken breasts 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 sharp cheddar cheese shredded (omit if sticking to paleo/whole 30 diet)
  • ⅓ cup arugula
  • ¼ cup Pico de Gallo
  • ¼ cup black olives sliced
  • 3 cups spinach or romaine mix lettuce

Instructions

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  1. In a large pan, heat olive oil until shimmery. 
  2. Add chicken to pan and cook on high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned - about 8 minutes. 
  3. Add peppers and onions to pan, cook until lightly browned and soft. 
  4. When peppers and onions are softened, add taco seasoning and water, mix well. 
  5. Let water absorb and reduce, then remove from heat. 
  6. Add salad mix to large bowl.
  7. Top with chicken and vegetables, as well as cheese.
  8. Garnish with fresh pico de gallo, serve immediately.
  9. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 376kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 15g Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 659mg (27%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 376

% 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.