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Chicken Taco Salad

Delicious Chicken Taco Salad for Easy Weeknight Dinners

This vibrant Chicken Taco Salad is a must-try for a fresh, satisfying meal that honors taco night.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1 cup Ranch Dressing Creamy base for dressing
  • 1 cup Salsa Choose preferred heat level
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Finely minced, optional
Salad Base
  • 2 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Main protein, can swap with steak
  • 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning Coat chicken evenly
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil For cooking chicken
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Adds richness, optional
  • 6 cups Green Leaf Lettuce Shredded, salad base
  • 2 medium Roma Tomatoes Diced, for juiciness
  • 1 cup Grated Pepper Jack Cheese For creaminess, optional
  • 1 cup Corn Fresh, canned, or frozen
  • 1 medium Avocados Sliced, for creaminess
  • 3 stalks Green Onions Chopped
  • 2 cups Tortilla Chips For crunch

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • Cutting board
  • knife
  • serving platter

Method
 

Dressing Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ranch dressing, salsa, and minced cilantro until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for about 10 minutes.
Cooking Chicken
  1. Season chicken breasts with taco seasoning. Heat skillet with oil and butter, then cook chicken for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Preparing Corn
  1. In the same skillet, add corn and sear for 3-4 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
Prepping Salad Ingredients
  1. Wash and shred lettuce, dice tomatoes, slice avocado, prepare cheese, and chop green onions.
Assembling Salad
  1. Layer shredded lettuce, sliced chicken, diced tomatoes, cheese, charred corn, avocado, and green onions on a serving platter. Top with crushed tortilla chips.
Serving
  1. Drizzle the chilled dressing over the salad or serve it on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Resting the chicken before slicing will ensure moist, flavorful meat. Customize ingredients as desired for personal taste.

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