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Southwestern Chicken Salad (with Chipotle Ranch Dressing)

Classic flavors made fabulous in this hearty Southwest Chicken Salad. With enough protein to make this a wonderful main dish vs a side, this is a salad you’ll make over and over!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 410 kcal
Course: Main Course , Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Chipotle Ranch dressing
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream reduced fat works just fine
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1 tablespoon sauce from a can of chipotle chilis in adobo
Rub
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon prepared chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander ground
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts , chopped into bite sized pieces
  • olive oil
For the salad
  • Iceberg or romaine lettuce torn into bite sized pieces
  • 14 ounces can black beans drained/rinsed
  • 14 ounces can of sweet corn drained/rinsed
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced into sticks
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced into sticks
  • cheddar cheese to taste

Instructions

Dressing
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  1. Add mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk to a bowl, and whisk until well-combined.
  2. Add salt, pepper, garlic and chipotle sauce and stir well.
  3. Set in the refrigerator for an hour to allow flavors to blend.
Chicken
  1. Sprinkle the rub on the chicken, and rub to coat.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add the chicken and cok until almost done, then add a little water to the skillet.
  3. Serve warm on the salad, or chill for later.
To serve
  1. Add the salad ingredients to a bowl, and combine.
  2. Add the dressing.
  3. Top with chicken.
  4. Devour.

Nutrition Information

Calories 410kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 93mg (31%) Sodium 1560mg (65%) Potassium 1013mg (29%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 2062IU (41%) Vitamin C 97mg (108%) Calcium 133mg (13%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 410

% Daily Value*

Calories 410kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 1560mg 65%
Potassium 1013mg 22%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 2062IU 41%
Vitamin C 97mg 108%
Calcium 133mg 13%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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