Loaded Chicken Taco Salad with Creamy Lime-Cilantro Dressing
Loaded Chicken Taco Salad with Creamy Lime-Cilantro Dressing is a vibrant dish that brings the bold flavors of tacos into a fresh salad format. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this quick recipe takes only 15 minutes to prepare and features juicy chicken seasoned with taco spices, crunchy veggies, and a creamy lime-cilantro dressing that ties everything together. Whether you serve it in a tortilla bowl or alongside grilled veggies, this salad is sure to become a favorite for its delicious taste and customizable options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 medium avocado (peeled and diced)
- 1/2 cup canned corn (drained)
- 1/2 cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack and cheddar blend)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- lime juice
- minced cilantro
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces seasoned with taco seasoning. Cook for about 5 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from heat.
- On a large platter, layer romaine lettuce, followed by tomatoes, corn, black beans, avocado, shredded cheese, crushed tortilla chips, and cooked chicken.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and remaining taco seasoning until smooth. Stir in minced cilantro.
- Taste the dressing and adjust with additional lime juice or sugar if necessary.
- Drizzle dressing over the assembled salad before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg