Description
A flavorful Loaded Chicken Taco Salad topped with a creamy lime-cilantro dressing, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1.25-ounce packet taco seasoning, divided
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 or 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- ½ cup canned corn, drained
- ½ cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium Hass avocado, peeled and diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack and cheddar blend)
- 1 cup seasoned tortilla chips, crushed
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 3 to 4 tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves, minced
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, add the olive oil, chicken, and evenly sprinkle with 1 heaping tablespoon taco seasoning. Cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, flipping intermittently.
- Allow the chicken to rest in the pan off the heat while you assemble the salad.
- On a large platter, add the lettuce and then evenly sprinkle with the tomatoes, corn, black beans, avocado, cheese, tortilla chips, and chicken; set aside.
- In a small bowl, add the mayo, sour cream, lime juice, and 1 heaping tablespoon taco seasoning. Whisk to combine.
- Add the cilantro and stir to incorporate. Add additional lime juice to thin out the dressing if desired.
- Taste the dressing and, depending on how much lime juice was used, add sugar to taste. Evenly drizzle the dressing over the salad.
Notes
- For a healthier option, you can use lite mayo and Greek yogurt.
- Adjust the amount of lime juice based on your taste preference.
- The dressing can be adjusted with or without sugar depending on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Skillet and Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg