Description
Fresh lettuce, seasoned chicken, and colorful toppings come together in Taco Chicken Salad to create a bold and satisfying dish. Juicy chicken, crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, and crunchy tortilla chips deliver balanced texture and vibrant Tex Mex flavor in every bite. This salad comes together quickly and works well for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken breast diced
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1 cup corn kernels
1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
1 avocado diced
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup ranch dressing or yogurt dressing
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add diced chicken. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken and cook until lightly golden and fully cooked.
2. Wash and chop romaine lettuce. Slice cherry tomatoes, dice the avocado, and finely chop red onion. Drain black beans and corn.
3. Place lettuce, vegetables, beans, and corn in a large bowl. Add the cooked chicken and sprinkle shredded cheese and crushed tortilla chips on top.
4. Drizzle dressing and lime juice over the salad. Toss gently until ingredients are coated and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
Allow the chicken to cool slightly before adding to the salad so the lettuce stays crisp.
Add tortilla chips right before serving to maintain a crunchy texture.
Fresh lime juice brightens the flavor and balances the creamy dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Taco Chicken Salad, Southwest Chicken Taco Salad, Mexican Style Chicken Salad, Tex Mex Chicken Taco Bowl, Spicy Taco Chicken Salad