Layered Mexican Chicken Salad

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    934 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    American

Layered Mexican Chicken Salad

Layered Mexican Chicken Salad - a great main dish lunch or dinner salad featuring couscous and seasoned chicken with cheese, salsa, and cilantro.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning mix
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 7.6 ounces whole wheat couscous
  • ¾ cup chopped green onion
  • ¾ cup chopped fresh tomato
  • ¾ cup chopped red or green bell pepper
  • ¾ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tortilla bowls if making individual salads or 4 cups tortilla chips (if making one large salad)
  • 1 cup salsa red or green, mild or hot
  • 8 ounces Mexican cheese blend
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 avocado sliced
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Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken tenders crosswise into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle with the taco seasoning mix.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium high heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until cooked through. Set aside.
  3. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the package of couscous according to the box directions. While the couscous is cooking, prep the green onion, fresh tomato, bell pepper, and cilantro.
  4. Into the warm couscous, stir 1/4 cup each of the green onion, tomato, bell pepper, and cilantro. Add the juice of half the lime and the salt. Reserve the remaining lime half for garnish.
  5. Layer the ingredients. If making one large salad, spread the tortilla chips on the bottom of the salad bowl. If using purchased tortilla bowls, warm them according to the package directions and then proceed as follows: Start with a layer of Mexican cheese blend topped with a layer of shredded lettuce and a drizzle of salsa., Add another layer of cheese. a layer of chicken tender bites, and a layer of the couscous mixture. Next, add a layer of cheese, lettuce, and salsa. Top with the remaining chicken.
  6. Garnish with the remaining onion, tomato, bell pepper, and cilantro. Add a few avocado slices if desired. Slice the remaining lime half into wedges and serve on the side.

Notes

  • The salad may be made as individual servings in tortilla bowls or as one large salad in a big salad bowl. If making individual salads, warm the tortilla bowls as directed on the package.
  • The salad may be made as individual servings in tortilla bowls or as one large salad in a big salad bowl. If making individual salads, warm the tortilla bowls as directed on the package.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 934kcal (47%) Carbohydrates 90g (30%) Protein 52g (104%) Fat 44g (68%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 126mg (42%) Sodium 2213mg (92%) Potassium 1147mg (33%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 2364IU (47%) Vitamin C 47mg (52%) Calcium 455mg (46%) Iron 11mg (61%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 934 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 934kcal 47%
Carbohydrates 90g 30%
Protein 52g 104%
Fat 44g 68%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 126mg 42%
Sodium 2213mg 92%
Potassium 1147mg 24%
Fiber 14g 56%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 2364IU 47%
Vitamin C 47mg 52%
Calcium 455mg 46%
Iron 11mg 61%

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

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