Southwest Chicken Salad

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4.9

27 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    217 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Southwest Chicken Salad

A hearty and flavorful main dish southwest chicken salad with black beans, red onions, bell peppers, shredded cheese, and avocado - all spritzed with fresh lime juice and topped with a quick southwest ranch dressing and cilantro!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced in half lengthwise
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning OR similar equivalent of similar spices (cumin, chili powder, onion powder, etc)
  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 ounce can yellow corn drained and rinsed
  • 1 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • ½ red onion sliced or chopped
  • ½ cup shredded Mexican blend cheese (I have also subbed feta cheese crumbles)
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • chopped cilantro and limes for squeezing

Dressing

  • ½ cup Prepared ranch dressing
  • 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
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Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste and taco seasoning. Cook in a large skillet over medium heat 4-6 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  2. Top your chopped romaine with the corn, black beans, red bell peppers, onions, cheese, and avocado. Drizzle with fresh lime juice and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
  3. Whisk together ranch dressing, chili powder, and cumin. Toss with salad or serve on the side for drizzling. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Easy make ahead recipe, prepare and store in fridge up to three days and reserve dressing until ready to serve. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 217kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 232mg (10%) Potassium 577mg (16%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1405IU (28%) Vitamin C 45mg (50%) Calcium 116mg (12%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 217 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 217kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 232mg 10%
Potassium 577mg 12%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1405IU 28%
Vitamin C 45mg 50%
Calcium 116mg 12%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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