Chicken Salad with Jalapeno Cream Dressing Recipe

Name: Chicken Salad with Jalapeno Cream Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup jalapeno jelly; ½ cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; ⅔ cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed; ½ cup canned corn, drained; ⅔ cup chopped fresh tomato; 2 tablespoons chopped green onions; ⅓ cup picante sauce; salt; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 cups mixed salad greens; garnish canned jalapeno slices, optional

Servings: persons

½ cup jalapeno jelly
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
⅔ cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup canned corn, drained
⅔ cup chopped fresh tomato
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
⅓ cup picante sauce
salt
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups mixed salad greens
garnish canned jalapeno slices, optional

1
Jalapeno Cream Dressing: Whisk together jelly, sour cream, lime juice and cilantro, chill until serving time.
2
Salad: Combine black beans,corn, tomato, green onion, picante sauce and salt to taste, set aside.
3
Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with taco seasoning.
4
Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
5
Add chicken and cook 6-8 minutes per side or until juices run clear when stuck with a fork.
6
Remove from the pan, let sit 10 minutes then slice crosswise.
7
Arrange salad greens on a platter or 4 individual plates.
8
Top with chicken slices and spoon black bean mixture around the chicken.
9
Top the chicken with 1/2 of the dressing, garnish with jalapeno slices if desired, and pass the remaining dressing.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup jalapeno jelly, ½ cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Chicken Salad with Jalapeno Cream Dressing 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 Salad with Jalapeno Cream Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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