Easy Southwest Chicken Salad Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SALAD

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In North Richland Hills, Texas, Virginia Stencel mixes chicken, beans and corn with fresh jicama for a fun change of pace. The medley's coated in a flavorful barbecue-ranch dressing with crunchy tortilla strips on top.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

Place tortilla strips on a baking sheet; spritz both sides of strips with butter-flavored cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 4-5 minutes or until crisp. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until no longer pink; set aside. , 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. , In a small bowl, combine the ranch dressing and barbecue sauce; serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 865mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SALAD

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A wonderful blend of spices, herbs, and a bit of a "bite" from the jalapeno combine so well with the chicken and corn in this salad. One of my favorites! If you can't get fresh corn, you may substitute frozen corn.

Provided by LINDA W.

Categories Salad

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 lemon, thinly sliced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
¾ teaspoon dried thyme, divided
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¾ teaspoon paprika
⅓ cup light mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 ½ cups fresh corn, cooked and cut from the cob
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
¾ cup diced orange bell pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

Steps:

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.
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 47.5 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 505.9 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SALAD

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We like to have this for dinner during the summer - a tasty light meal that doesn't heat up the kitchen. You could serve tortilla chips on the side, if you want.

Provided by dianegrapegrower

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fajita seasoning mix or 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
4 1/2 cups lettuce, assorted, torn
2 tomatoes, cut in wedges
1/2 cucumber, peeled and slices
4 green onions, chopped
1 avocado, diced
1 cup corn, thawed
1 cup black beans
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
cilantro salad dressing (purchased or use recipe 30146 "Cilantro Dressing for Salads" by Bergy)

Steps:

Rub chicken with olive oil and fajita seasoning. Grill over lot heat until done. Set aside and keep warm.
While the chicken is grilling, prepare and combine the remaining salad ingredients, except the dressing.
Slice chicken 1/4" thick, against the grain, and add to salad. Toss with dressing to taste.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.5, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 56.6, Sodium 125.1, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 4.9, Protein 26.5

SOUTHWEST LAYERED CHICKEN SALAD

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Looking for an easy salad to serve a crowd? Try this colorful combo that includes corn with a creamy dressing that gets its zip from Old El Paso® taco seasoning.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup sour cream
1 envelope (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
3 tablespoons lime juice
8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1/2 medium jicama, peeled, cut into matchstick pieces (about 1 cup)
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 can (15.25 oz) corn, drained
2 large red bell peppers, chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled and chopped (about 3 cups)

Steps:

In medium bowl, mix dressing ingredients until well blended.
In 4-quart glass serving bowl, layer lettuce, jicama, chicken, corn and bell peppers. Just before serving, top salad with avocados. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD

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My husband loves salads, and this flavorful chicken recipe is easy, nutritious and very tasty. Serve it over greens, tucked in a pita or rolled up in a tortilla. -Sara Hobbs, West Tawakoni, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

4 cups cubed rotisserie chicken
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1 cup chopped red or sweet onion
1 cup minced fresh cilantro
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
SALADS:
Torn mixed salad greens and sliced almonds
PITAS:
Whole wheat pita pocket halves and lettuce leaves
WRAPS:
Whole wheat tortillas and sliced ripe avocado

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients; pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Serve as desired., Salads: Top salad greens with chicken salad; sprinkle with almonds., Pitas: Line pita halves with lettuce leaves; fill with chicken salad., Wraps: Place chicken salad off-center on tortillas; top with avocado. Roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 316mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHWESTERN SHREDDED CHICKEN SALAD

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Shredded chicken salad with a kick! Great for salads or wraps.

Provided by CJ

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 (15.25 ounce) can sweet yellow corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
2 medium ripe avocados, diced
2 medium Roma tomatoes, diced
4 stalks green onions, sliced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
⅔ cup plain Greek yogurt
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix
1 cup crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

Combine lettuce, chicken, corn, beans, bell pepper, avocados, tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro for salad in a large bowl.
Stir yogurt, mayonnaise, taco seasoning, and ranch dressing mix for dressing together in a small bowl.
Pour 1/2 of the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Gradually add more dressing until it is dressed to your liking. Top with tortilla chips before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 793.2 calories, Carbohydrate 62.9 g, Cholesterol 70.4 mg, Fat 48.3 g, Fiber 19.3 g, Protein 35.2 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1287.9 mg, Sugar 10.4 g