Santa Fe Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Santa Fe Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head romaine lettuce; 4 oz diced red onion; 1 cup diced tomatoes; 1 green onions; 8 oz diced roasted red peppers; 4 oz corn kernels (rinsed); 1 package chicken breasts; 1 blackening spice (or creole seasoning); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tortilla strips; 4 oz shredded cheese (mont. jack); 1 sliced avacado; 1 cup ranch dressing; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/4 tsp granulated garlic; 1/2 tsp ground cumin

Servings: persons

1 head romaine lettuce
4 oz diced red onion
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 green onions
8 oz diced roasted red peppers
4 oz corn kernels (rinsed)
1 package chicken breasts
1 blackening spice (or creole seasoning)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tortilla strips
4 oz shredded cheese (mont. jack)
1 sliced avacado
1 cup ranch dressing
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp granulated garlic
1/2 tsp ground cumin

1
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
2
Divide thick chicken breasts in half for quicker cooking.
3
Season chicken with blackening spice.
4
Once oil is hot, cook seasoned chicken breasts in nonstick skillet until done.
5
Remove from skillet and set aside.
6
Meanwhile, dice the red onion, tomato, and roasted red peppers.
7
Slice the green onion.
8
Add diced ingredients to medium bowl.
9
Add corn and all dressing ingredients to the medium bowl.
10
Mix well.
11
Toss the dressing and fresh ingredients in with the torn romaine lettuce in a large bowl.
12
Divide the lettuce and dressing into serving bowls and add the sliced chicken and any of the desired optional ingredients on top.
13
Lightly sprinkle either blackening spice or a mixture of chili powder and cumin over the servings (if desired for presentation and flavor).

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head romaine lettuce, 4 oz diced red onion, 1 cup diced tomatoes, 1 green onions, and more.

Yes, Santa Fe 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!

Santa Fe Chicken Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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