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 lemon, thinly sliced; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, divided; 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 3/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/3 cup light mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 1/2 cups fresh corn, cooked and cut from the cob; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 3/4 cup diced orange bell pepper; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

Servings: persons

1 lemon, thinly sliced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, divided
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups fresh corn, cooked and cut from the cob
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 cup diced orange bell pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

1
Fill a large skillet with 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water. Add lemon slices, bay leaf, peppercorns and 2/3 of the thyme, and bring to boiling over high heat. Add chicken, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-18 minutes, turning chicken once, until juices run clear and chicken is no longer pink. Remove chicken from liquid and set aside to cool.
2
In a small skillet, stir together the paprika and remaining thyme over medium-low heat for 2 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together the toasted paprika mixture, mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, ground pepper and nutmeg until evenly blended.
3
Cube cooled chicken and transfer to a medium bowl. Add prepared dressing, corn, cilantro, orange pepper and jalapeno and toss until evenly coated. Serve warm, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

360

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lemon, thinly sliced, 1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns, 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, divided, 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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