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Chicken Taco Salad is what makes eating a salad FUN. Tender pieces of chicken sautéd in chipotle powder, a cilantro lime ranch dressing and corn chips plus toppings galore give this salad the classic taco flavors. A taco salad perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken:
- 2 pounds chicken breasts or tenders (boneless, skinless), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
For the dressing:
- 2 cups ranch dressing
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (fresh preferred)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
For the salad:
- 12 oz romaine hearts, chopped (about 2–3 romaine hearts)
- Topping ideas: shredded cheese, avocado, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, sour cream, guacamole
Instructions
For the chicken:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the chicken, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper and stir to coat completely. Sauté for 3-5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked completely through with a temperature of 165 degrees.
For the dressing:
- In a small bowl, combine the ranch, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder and cumin. Stir to combine.
To assemble the salad:
- In a large serving bowl, add in the chopped romaine lettuce. Then, layer on the toppings and chicken! Drizzle with dressing right before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store the chicken, toppings and dressing separately from the lettuce to meal prep or travel with this salad.
- Serve this salad as a chicken salad taco bar! Let guests build their own salads with different topping options.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salads
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 378
- Sugar: 2.3g
- Sodium: 991mg
- Fat: 16.4g
- Carbohydrates: 9.7g
- Fiber: 2.7g
- Protein: 47.1g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Chicken Taco Salad, Salad, Chicken, Taco
