Quick and Delicious Tex-Mex Chicken Salad Recipe

TEX-MEX CHICKEN TACO SALAD

SERVINGS: 4
COOK TIME: 15 minutes
Ingredients:

  • 4 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups frozen corn
  • 8 cups bagged fresh spinach
  • 2 cups sliced rotisserie chicken
  • 1 (14 oz) can black beans, drained
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup light sour cream
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder

The key to creating a healthy meal in a short amount of time is to find the right balance. This Tex-Mex chicken salad, composed of a handful of nutritious ingredients, is a perfect example. With a combination of corn tortillas, black beans, corn, chicken, and spinach, this salad becomes a flavorful and satisfying meal that is easy to prepare.

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place tortillas on a baking tin. When oven is hot, heat tortillas until crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Prepare corn according to package directions.
2. Divide spinach, chicken, black beans, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and cooked corn among serving plates. In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, olive oil, lime juice, chipotle chili powder, and a few pinches of salt.
3. Break tortillas into 1″ pieces and sprinkle over salads. Drizzle sour cream dressing on top.

 

Make this easy and satisfying Tex-Mex chicken salad for a quick and healthy meal option. It’s a perfect balance of flavors and nutrients, making it a great addition to your recipe collection.

Source: 15-Minute Tex-Mex Chicken Salad | Muscle & Fitness

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