Description
This Tex-Mex Chicken Chopped Salad is a delightful medley of fresh ingredients and zesty flavors, perfect for lunch or dinner. Featuring tender grilled chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, and a vibrant mix of toppings, this salad is both nutritious and satisfying. The taco-flavored ranch dressing adds a bold twist that makes it an instant favorite at gatherings or as a quick weeknight meal. With its customizable nature, you can easily adapt the salad to your personal taste preferences while keeping it healthy and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut in bite-size pieces)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 8 cups Romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 2 Roma tomatoes (diced)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 4 green onions (sliced)
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans (drained then rinsed)
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons mild taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- juice of 1/2 of a lime
- 1 cup tortilla chips (crushed)
Instructions
- Season the bite-sized chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and taco seasoning.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet. Cook until fully cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove from heat.
- While the chicken cooks, chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Dice the Roma tomatoes, slice the green onions, and prepare corn if using fresh.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped lettuce, tomatoes, corn, green onions, black beans, cooked chicken, cheddar cheese, cilantro, and lime juice. Toss everything gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Drizzle ranch dressing over the salad mixture. Toss again until everything is well-coated. Top with crushed tortilla chips just before serving for added crunch. Enjoy your Tex-Mex Chicken Chopped Salad!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg