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Loaded Chicken Taco Salad with Creamy Lime-Cilantro Dressing

Loaded Chicken Taco Salad with Creamy Lime-Cilantro Dressing

Delicious Loaded Chicken Taco Salad with Creamy Lime-Cilantro Dressing that's flavorful and satisfying.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 542 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • large platter
  • Small bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Chicken Taco Salad

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1.25 ounce taco seasoning divided
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce
  • 1 or 2 medium tomatoes diced
  • 0.5 cup canned corn drained
  • 0.5 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium Hass avocado peeled and diced
  • 1 cup shredded cheese I use a monterey Jack and cheddar blend
  • 1 cup seasoned tortilla chips crushed

Taco Salad Dressing

  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise lite okay
  • 0.25 cup sour cream lite okay, plain Greek yogurt may be substituted
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons lime juice or as necessary for flavor and consistency
  • 0.25 cup cilantro leaves minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon granulated sugar optional and to taste

Instructions
 

Chicken Preparation

  • To a large skillet, add the olive oil, chicken, evenly sprinkle with 1 heaping tablespoon taco seasoning, and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, flipping intermittently.
  • Allow chicken to rest in pan off the heat while you assemble the salad.

Salad Assembly

  • To a large platter, add the lettuce, and evenly sprinkle with the tomatoes, corn, black beans, avocado, cheese, tortilla chips, and chicken; set aside.

Dressing Preparation

  • To a small bowl, add the mayo, sour cream, lime juice, 1 heaping tablespoon taco seasoning, and whisk to combine.
  • Add the cilantro and stir to incorporate. Adjust lime juice to thin out dressing if desired.
  • Taste dressing and add sugar to taste based on lime juice used.
  • Evenly drizzle dressing over salad.

Notes

Extra dressing will keep airtight for up to 5 days in the fridge and makes a great veggie dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 542kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 37gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 838mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4g
Keyword Chicken Taco Salad, Creamy Lime-Cilantro Dressing, easy dinner, healthy salad, Loaded Chicken Taco Salad, Mexican Cuisine
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