Description
Loaded Chicken Taco Salad with Creamy Lime-Cilantro Dressing is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines the bold flavors of tacos with the freshness of a salad. Perfect for any occasion, this meal features juicy, taco-seasoned chicken paired with crisp vegetables, creamy dressing, and crunchy tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 medium tomato (diced)
- 1/2 cup canned corn (drained)
- 1/2 cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 medium Hass avocado (diced)
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- Fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces seasoned with taco seasoning and cook for about 5 minutes until fully cooked.
- On a large platter, layer romaine lettuce followed by diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, avocado, shredded cheese, crushed tortilla chips, and top with cooked chicken.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and taco seasoning to create the dressing. Stir in minced cilantro.
- Drizzle the dressing over the assembled salad before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg