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Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe
This Southwest chicken salad is packed full of fresh and vibrant ingredients, and made with a chili lime dressing. Spiced chicken breasts are coated in a spice mixture and oven baked for a filling and hearty Mexican salad.
Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
40
minutes
mins
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mexican
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
537
kcal
Author:
Becky Hardin
Ingredients
Southwest Chicken
2
pounds
boneless skinless chicken breasts
2
tablespoons
olive oil
1
tablespoon
chili powder
2
teaspoons
paprika
1
teaspoon
ground cumin
½
teaspoon
garlic salt
Chili Lime Dressing
1
cup
plain greek yogurt
1
teaspoon
chili spice
½
teaspoon
paprika
½
teaspoon
ground cumin
Dash of garlic salt
Juice of 1 lime
Southwest Chicken Salad
8
cups
lettuce
1
cup
multicolored cherry tomatoes
1
cup
black beans
1
cup
bell peppers
sliced
2
ears of corn
sliced off the cob
1
large avocado
sliced
½
cup
queso fresco
Southwest Chicken Breasts
Chili Lime Dressing
lime
cilantro
Instructions
Southwest Chicken Breasts
Preheat oven to 400°F
Pat the chicken breasts dry.
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
Brush them with olive oil.
2 tablespoons olive oil
In a small bowl mix together the chili powder, paprika, cumin, and garlic salt.
1 tablespoon chili powder,
2 teaspoons paprika,
1 teaspoon ground cumin,
½ teaspoon garlic salt
Pour the spice mixture onto a plate.
Coat the chicken breasts in the spice mixture.
Place the chicken breasts on a foil-lined baking sheet.
Put the baking sheet in the oven.
Bake for 20-25 minutes*.
Chili Lime Dressing
Add the greek yogurt to a small bowl.
1 cup plain greek yogurt
Mix in the spices and lime juice.
1 teaspoon chili spice,
½ teaspoon paprika,
½ teaspoon ground cumin,
Dash of garlic salt,
Juice of 1 lime
Keep mixing until the mixture is completely smooth, set aside.
Southwest Chicken Salad
Add the lettuce to a large bowl.
8 cups lettuce
Add the tomatoes, black beans, bell peppers, corn, avocado, and queso fresco, toss.
1 cup multicolored cherry tomatoes,
1 cup black beans,
1 cup bell peppers,
2 ears of corn,
1 large avocado,
½ cup queso fresco
Add the southwest chicken (sliced), toss.
Southwest Chicken Breasts
Add the chili lime dressing, toss to coat.
Chili Lime Dressing
Divide into 4 bowls.
Garnish with lime slices and fresh cilantro.
lime,
cilantro
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Notes
*Bake the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, time will vary depending on the thickness of the breasts.
Nutrition
Calories:
537
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
30
g
|
Protein:
64
g
|
Fat:
19
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Cholesterol:
158
mg
|
Sodium:
745
mg
|
Potassium:
1572
mg
|
Fiber:
9
g
|
Sugar:
10
g
|
Vitamin A:
3749
IU
|
Vitamin C:
57
mg
|
Calcium:
207
mg
|
Iron:
4
mg