Neely's Chicken Taco Salad Recipe

Name: Neely's Chicken Taco Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 onion, finely chopped; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped; 1 pound ground chicken; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1/4 cup plain low fat yogurt; 1/2 cup chunky salsa; 1 heart of romaine lettuce, chopped; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half; 1 cup hand-crushed baked tortilla chips; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack-Cheddar cheese blend; 1 small handful cilantro leaves (about 1/4 cup); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
1 pound ground chicken
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup plain low fat yogurt
1/2 cup chunky salsa
1 heart of romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
1 cup hand-crushed baked tortilla chips
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack-Cheddar cheese blend
1 small handful cilantro leaves (about 1/4 cup)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet.
2
Add the onions, red bell peppers, garlic and jalapeno and saute until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
3
Add the chicken and saute until browned, breaking it up with the back of a wooden spoon as you cook.
4
Stir in the chili powder and cumin and let toast for a few stirs.
5
Add the beans and let cook until warmed through.
6
Mix the yogurt and salsa together in a small bowl.
7
Toss the chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, tortilla chips, cheese, cilantro, sauteed chicken and bean mixture all in a large bowl and dress with the yogurt and salsa.

445

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 onion, finely chopped, 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Neely's Chicken 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.

Neely's Chicken Taco Salad

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