SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SALAD
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
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
SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SALAD
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
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
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
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
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD
Tender and juicy chicken breast served over a variety of fresh vegetables, and tossed with a simple garlic lemon marinade, it is easy to make and perfect for lunch or dinner.
Provided by Rena
Categories Main Course Salad
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Place the chicken in a shallow dish and add 1 tbsp of the oil, lime juice plus zest, garlic, and seasonings. Rub the chicken well, then cover the dish and allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes over the counter. If time allows, you can marinate in the fridge overnight.
- Meanwhile, combine all dressing ingredients into a small bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat and add the other 1 tbsp of oil. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Allow the chicken to slightly cool, then slice it.
- While the chicken cools, add all the salad ingredients to a bowl.
- Top with juicy chicken and drizzle the dressing over.
- Toss to combine then serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 571 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 1028 mg, Fiber 13 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD
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
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
COPYCAT SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD
My husband and I ordered and devoured this salad from Applebee's three separate times before we finally asked the waitress for the dressing ingredients. She kindly shared the recipe with us, and now I whip up this hearty main-dish salad with its tangy sauce often. -Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the first 5 ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate until serving., Place chicken on oiled grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 3 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 5-7 minutes on each side. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Meanwhile, prepare corn according to package directions., Divide romaine between 2 salad bowls. Arrange chicken over romaine; top with corn, red pepper, tomatoes and beans. Sprinkle with cheese and tortilla strips. Shake dressing again; drizzle over salads. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 557 calories, Fat 26g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 132mg cholesterol, Sodium 826mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 45g protein.
SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN LAYERED SALAD
Dinner just got easier! Layer a deliciously fun meal in just 15 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Arrange lettuce on large platter. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, place chicken and reserved liquid from corn. Sprinkle with taco seasoning mix. Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until blended and thoroughly heated.
- Arrange chicken mixture over lettuce. Sprinkle with cheese and corn. Drizzle with dressing; top with corn chips. Garnish with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 930 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
SOUTHWESTERN SHREDDED CHICKEN SALAD
Shredded chicken salad with a kick! Great for salads or wraps.
Provided by CJ
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
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
SOUTHWESTERN SHREDDED CHICKEN SALAD
Make and share this Southwestern Shredded Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by TXOLDHAM
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Trim chicken breasts of all visible fat. Bring chicken broth and cumin to a boil in a sauce pan and add chicken breasts. Reduce heat to low and simmer till chicken is done. (about 10 minutes) Do not allow to boil.
- Remove chicken from broth and cool. Use two forks, shred chicken and set aside.
- Bring the broth to a boil and reduce until it measures 1 cup. Cool.
- Stir in mayo and lime juice to taste. Toss the chicken with a small amount of the dressing and reserve the rest of the salad.
- Arrange chopped lettuce on serving platter. Starting from the outside, arrange a ring of kidney beans, then tomatoes, then corn and then a ring of green chilies. Put the chicken mixture in the middle.
- Sprinkle entire salad with cilantro. Drizzle salad with remaining dressing and season to taste with the salt and pepper.
- Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.6, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 28.7, Sodium 733.7, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 4.9, Protein 15.9
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