Description
This vibrant and hearty taco salad features shredded chicken, fresh veggies, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a meal prep option!
Ingredients
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For the Shredded Chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
For the Salad:
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup crushed tortilla chips (optional)
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning (or more to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes. Then shred the chicken using two forks.
- Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, black beans, and avocado.
- Add the shredded chicken on top.
- Serve:
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese and crushed tortilla chips for added crunch (optional).
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken for a quicker option.
- Add a little extra spice by incorporating diced jalapeños or hot sauce into the dressing.
- This salad is perfect for meal prepping! Store the salad ingredients and dressing separately to keep fresh throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing, Assembling
- Cuisine: Mexican, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg