Southwestern Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Southwestern Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast half; 3 -4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix; 3 tablespoons lime juice, divided; 1 bunch romaine lettuce, cut in strips; 1 large red peppers or 1 large green bell pepper, cubed; 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and sliced; 1 large tomatoes, cut in wedges; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; ½ cup light sour cream; ½ cup chunky salsa

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast half
3 -4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix
3 tablespoons lime juice, divided
1 bunch romaine lettuce, cut in strips
1 large red peppers or 1 large green bell pepper, cubed
1 large ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
1 large tomatoes, cut in wedges
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup light sour cream
½ cup chunky salsa

1
CUT chicken breast halves into 1-inch cubes.
2
Place chicken in an 8x8x2-inch microwavesafe baking dish; sprinkle with taco seasoning mix and toss to coat.
3
Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon lime juice.
4
COVER dish with Reynolds Plastic Wrap, turning back one edge to vent.
5
Stirring once after 2 minutes, microwave on HIGH 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken is tender.
6
ARRANGE Romaine lettuce on large platter.
7
Top with rows of chicken, red pepper, avocado slices, tomatoes and cheese.
8
Sprinkle avocado slices with remaining lime juice to prevent darkening.
9
MIX sour cream and salsa.
10
Garnish with chopped bell pepper, if desired.
11
COVER platter and dressing with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 3 hours.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast half, 3 -4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix, 3 tablespoons lime juice, divided, 1 bunch romaine lettuce, cut in strips, and more.

Yes, Southwestern 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.

Southwestern Chicken Salad

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