Chicken Blt Taco Salad Recipe

Name: Chicken Blt Taco Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dressing; 1/2 cup chunky salsa; 1/2 cup French dressing; Salad; 8 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2 inch slices; 6 cups torn romaine lettuce or 6 cups iceberg lettuce; 1 medium yellow bell pepper, coarsely chopped; 2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 1 medium avocado, sliced into thin wedges; 1 1/2 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese; 1/4 cup sour cream (optional); 1 cup small tortilla chips (I used the small round Doritos)

Servings: persons

Dressing
1/2 cup chunky salsa
1/2 cup French dressing
Salad
8 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2 inch slices
6 cups torn romaine lettuce or 6 cups iceberg lettuce
1 medium yellow bell pepper, coarsely chopped
2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 medium avocado, sliced into thin wedges
1 1/2 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
1 cup small tortilla chips (I used the small round Doritos)

1
Mix salsa and French dressing in a bowl until well blended and set in refrigerator.
2
In a 12 inch non-stick skillet, cook bacon until crisp and drain on paper towel.
3
Reserve 1 tbsp of bacon grease in pan and add chicken and cook 4-6 minutes over medium heat, or until no longer pink, remove from heat and cool slightly in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
4
In a 3 quart salad bowl, layer lettuce, chicken, bacon, bell pepper, and tomatoes and top with dressing.
5
Can be served immediately or refrigerated up to 24 hours.
6
Just before serving, top with cheese, avocado, sour cream and tortilla chips.
7
Tip: To save time, you can use pre-cooked chicken strips and brush avocado with lemon juice if not going to use right away to keep them from browning.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dressing, 1/2 cup chunky salsa, 1/2 cup French dressing, Salad, and more.

Yes, Chicken Blt Taco 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Blt Taco Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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