Southwestern Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Southwestern Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 flour tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1/2-inch strips; Butter-flavored cooking spray; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 6 cups ready-to-serve salad greens; 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 2 cups chopped tomatoes, divided; 1 medium green pepper, diced; 1/2 cup cubed peeled jicama or sliced water chestnuts; 1/3 cup chopped green onions; 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese; 2/3 cup fat-free ranch salad dressing; 4 teaspoons barbecue sauce

Servings: persons

2 flour tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1/2-inch strips
Butter-flavored cooking spray
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon olive oil
6 cups ready-to-serve salad greens
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups chopped tomatoes, divided
1 medium green pepper, diced
1/2 cup cubed peeled jicama or sliced water chestnuts
1/3 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2/3 cup fat-free ranch salad dressing
4 teaspoons barbecue sauce

1
Place tortilla strips on a
2
; spritz both sides of strips with butter-flavored cooking spray. Bake at 350u00b0 for 4-5 minutes or until crisp. Meanwhile, in a
3
, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until no longer pink; set aside.
4
Combine the salad greens, corn, beans, 1 cup tomatoes, green pepper, jicama and onions; arrange on a serving platter. Place chicken in center of salad; sprinkle with cheese and remaining tomatoes. Arrange tortilla strips around chicken.
5
In a small bowl, combine the ranch dressing and barbecue sauce; serve with salad.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 flour tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1/2-inch strips, Butter-flavored cooking spray, 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 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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