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Chicken Enchilada Taco Salad

Chicken Enchilada Taco Salad: What a salad SHOULD look like! A loaded taco combined with spicy enchilada chicken, veggies and a zesty lime vinaigrette. 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 460 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground chicken breast
  • 1/2 small onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup + 1/8 cup water
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 2 medium roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 14 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn, defrosted
  • 1 large avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Heat a medium skillet to a medium heat. Add 2 tsp olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add ground chicken. Use a wooden spoon to bread the meat up. After 1 or 2 minutes, add onion, stir to combine. Sauté until chicken is golden brown and cooked through, and onion is soft, about 6-7 minutes. 
  2. Add tomato paste, stir and cook for one minute. Add water, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt. Cook another 1-2 minutes and add vinegar. Stir and turn heat off. 
  3. Toss romaine with tomatoes, cheeses, cilantro, beans, corn and dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Add chicken and toss one more time. Top salad with crushed chips and sliced avocado. 
Vinaigrette
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  1. Whisk lime juice, honey, cumin and salt together in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving with dressing Calories 460kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 87mg (29%) Sodium 974mg (41%) Potassium 844mg (24%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 704IU (14%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 147mg (15%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 460

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving with dressing
Calories 460kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 974mg 41%
Potassium 844mg 18%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 704IU 14%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 147mg 15%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.