One-Bowl Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe
This Southwest Chicken Salad is a fresh, flavorful one-bowl meal loaded with crisp veggies, creamy avocado, and vibrant southwest flair.
Ingredients
- 1 package precooked grilled & ready chicken strips
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped or sliced
- 1 can corn drained (fresh corn will work as well)
- 1 can black beans drained
- 1 bag tortilla strips
- 1 bottle salad dressing I used Italian dressing, but any dressing will work
- 1 fresh lime cut into fours
Instructions
Cook Chicken:
- Cook the chicken strips according to the package directions. After cooking, chop chicken into cubes.
Build Salad:
- Chop and slice fresh produce ingredients (if not done already).Build salad bowl, starting with the romaine lettuce on bottom. Add remaining ingredients on top of lettuce to your liking.
Lime & Dressing:
- Squeeze fresh lime(s) on salad to taste, then top with Italian dressing.
Notes
Serving size for each ingredient is up to you!
Nutrition
Calories: 1429kcal, Carbohydrates: 208g, Protein: 47g, Fat: 58g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 28g, Monounsaturated Fat: 15g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 2311mg, Potassium: 3839mg, Fiber: 49g, Sugar: 57g, Vitamin A: 59459IU, Vitamin C: 220mg, Calcium: 346mg, Iron: 15mg