Loaded Chicken Taco Salad with Creamy Lime-Cilantro Dressing
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4.5
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Loaded Chicken Taco Salad with Creamy Lime-Cilantro Dressing
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🌮🥗🎉 Fast, EASY, fresh and fabulous! All your favorite taco flavors in one big kickin’ salad that everyone will LOVE! Juicy taco seasoned chicken, tomatoes, corn, black beans, shredded cheese, and more with homemade creamy lime cilantro dressing to top it all!
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Ingredients
Chicken Taco Salad
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1.25- ounce packet taco seasoning divided (I use reduced sodium, medium heat)
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 or 2 medium tomatoes diced (I use vine-ripened; Roma or cherry tomatoes may be substituted)
- ½ cup canned corn drained (fresh or frozen may be substituted)
- ½ cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 medium Hass avocado peeled and diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese I use a monterey Jack and cheddar blend
- 1 cup seasoned tortilla chips crushed (I crush Doritos in my palm)
Taco Salad Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise lite okay
- ¼ cup sour cream lite okay, plain Greek yogurt may be substituted
- 3 to 4 tablespoons lime juice or as necessary for flavor and consistency
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves minced
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar optional and to taste
Instructions
- To a large skillet, add the olive oil, chicken, evenly sprinkle with 1 heaping tablespoon taco seasoning, and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, flipping intermittently so all sides cook evenly. Cooking time will vary based on thickness of chicken breasts and sizes of pieces. Allow chicken to rest in pan off the heat while you assemble the salad.
- To a large platter, add the lettuce, and evenly sprinkle with the tomatoes, corn, black beans, avocado, cheese, tortilla chips, and chicken; set aside.
- To a small bowl, add the mayo, sour cream, lime juice, 1 heaping tablespoon taco seasoning, and whisk to combine.
- Add the cilantro and stir to incorporate. Add additional lime juice to thin out dressing if desired.
- Taste dressing and depending on how much lime juice was used, add sugar to taste. Evenly drizzle dressing over salad.
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Notes
- Extra dressing will keep airtight for up to 5 days in the fridge and makes a great veggie dip.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
542kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
23g
Cholesterol
112mg
(37%)
Sodium
838mg
(35%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 542 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 542kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23g | 135% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 838mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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102 reviews
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