Blackened Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Blackened Southwest Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE SOUTHWEST SEASONING:; 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder; 2 Tablespoons Smoked Paprika; 2 Tablespoons Cumin; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder; 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper; FOR THE SALAD:; 2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 bag (about 5 Oz. Size) Field Greens Mix; 1 bunch Cilantro, Chopped; 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed; 1 ear Corn, Grilled And Kernels Removed; 1 whole Large Tomato, Diced; 1 whole Avocado, diced; 1/2 cups Red Onion, Diced; 1 whole Lime, Juiced; 1/4 cups Cheddar Jack Cheese, Grated; Crushed Tortilla Chips (optional); Southwest Ranch Dressing, To Serve (I Used Store-bought Dressing)

Servings: persons

FOR THE SOUTHWEST SEASONING:
2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
2 Tablespoons Smoked Paprika
2 Tablespoons Cumin
1 teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
FOR THE SALAD:
2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 bag (about 5 Oz. Size) Field Greens Mix
1 bunch Cilantro, Chopped
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed
1 ear Corn, Grilled And Kernels Removed
1 whole Large Tomato, Diced
1 whole Avocado, diced
1/2 cups Red Onion, Diced
1 whole Lime, Juiced
1/4 cups Cheddar Jack Cheese, Grated
Crushed Tortilla Chips (optional)
Southwest Ranch Dressing, To Serve (I Used Store-bought Dressing)

1
Combine the spices for the southwest seasoning. Set aside.
2
Pound the chicken with a meat tenderizer. In a skillet, heat the oil. Add the chicken and sprinkle generously with southwest seasoning. Cook each side about 7 minutes or until done. It will be blackened. Remove from pan to cool. Slice the chicken.
3
Prepare the remaining salad ingredients and toss the greens, cilantro, beans corn, tomatoes, avocado, red onion and lime juice. Add the chicken and toss lightly. Sprinkle on the cheese and chips. Don't add the salad dressing until ready to serve to prevent the lettuce from getting too soggy.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE SOUTHWEST SEASONING:, 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder, 2 Tablespoons Smoked Paprika, 2 Tablespoons Cumin, and more.

Yes, Blackened Southwest Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Blackened Southwest Chicken Salad

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