Description
This Chicken Taco Salad with Salsa Ranch Dressing is a flavorful and satisfying meal that combines tender seasoned chicken with a variety of fresh vegetables, beans, cheese, and a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a delicious lunch option.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, lightly pounded to even thickness
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
Salad:
- 2 hearts of romaine lettuce, chopped and rinsed
- 3 roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 bunch green onion, chopped
- 15 ounce can corn, drained
- 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 ounce can sliced olives
- 1 cup shredded cheddar-jack cheese
- 1 avocado, seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips or tortilla strips
- Limes, for serving
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup salsa
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup bottled ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet with butter and olive oil. Season chicken with taco seasoning and salt. Cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the Dressing: Whisk salsa, sour cream, ranch dressing, lime juice, and cilantro in a bowl until combined.
- Assemble the Salad: Combine lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, corn, black beans, olives, green onions, and avocado on a platter. Drizzle with dressing.
- Serve: Add chicken, extra chips, and lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- This recipe is a great way to use leftover chicken for a quick and delicious meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
