Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Southwest Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breast; 12 avocado; 2 tablespoons red onions, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh coriander or 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped; ½ cup corn kernel; 1 lime; salt and pepper; 4 ½ tablespoons olive oil; 4 large tomatoes; ¼ cup water

Servings: persons

1
Simmer the chicken breasts in 1/4 cup water, covered until just done, about 6-8 minutes.
2
Drain and let cool.
3
Cut the chicken into 1/2-inch cubes.
4
Peel and halve the avocado and cut into small cubes.
5
Combine with the onion, coriander and corn.
6
Squeeze 2 Tbs juice from the lime and combine with 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper and the oil.
7
Toss the salad with 1/4 cup of this dressing.
8
Refrigerate.
9
Core the tomatoes and cut into eighths: leaving bottom intact.
10
Gently pull wedges apart with fingers.
11
Pour the remaining dressing over tomatoes.
12
Fill with chicken salad.
13
Serve.

392

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 lb boneless chicken breast, 12 avocado, 2 tablespoons red onions, chopped, 1 tablespoon fresh coriander or 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped, and more.

Yes, Southwest 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!

Southwest Chicken Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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