Margarita Ranch Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Margarita Ranch Grilled Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. lime juice Safeway 3 ct For $1.00 thru 02/09; Crushed red chili pepper; 3 cups cilantro, chopped; 6 cups Kraft Rancher's Choice Dressing, divided; chicken breasts, boneless skinless; 24 cups romaine lettuce, torn; 1 1/2 cups Kraft Shredded Cheddar/Monterey Jack Blend Cheese; 3/4 cup black olives, sliced; 3 cups tomatoes, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 4 1/2 cups nacho chips, lightly crushed

Servings: persons

1
BLEND lime juice, chili pepper and cilantro with dressing until well mixed; either by whisk or blender.
2
Pour half the dressing mixture over chicken in large shallow pan; cover.
3
Refrigerate at least 2 hours to marinate.
4
Refrigerate remaining dressing until ready to assemble salad.
5
REMOVE chicken from marinade and place on hot grill; discarding used marinade.
6
Grill 5-7 minutes on each side or until chicken is cooked through.
7
Cool and cut chicken into strips.
8
TOSS lettuce, cheese, olives and tomatoes with enough reserved dressing mixture to coat; place in shallow bowls.
9
Top with chicken and nacho chips, drizzling with more dressing mixture if desired.

278

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp. lime juice Safeway 3 ct For $1.00 thru 02/09, Crushed red chili pepper, 3 cups cilantro, chopped, 6 cups Kraft Rancher's Choice Dressing, divided, and more.

Yes, Margarita Ranch Grilled 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Margarita Ranch Grilled Chicken Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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