Chicken Taco Salad

Name: Chicken Taco Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken; 3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning; 1/4 cup water; half lime (juice); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (plus additional for garnish, if desired); 5 cups baby spinach; 15 ounces low sodium black beans (drained and rinsed); 1 cup frozen corn (thawed (can use fresh!)); 1 orange pepper (seeded and sliced); 1/3 cup sliced red onion; 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes; 1 avocado (diced); 1 cup Mexican Style Shredded Cheese; 1 cup chunky salsa (or regular); 1/2 cup tortilla strips; sour cream, sliced jalapeños (if desired)

SaladDinnerMexican⏱ 30 minServes 4

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This Chicken Taco Salad is packed with fresh veggies and protein! Taco-seasoned chicken is cooked in a zesty cilantro lime sauce, then tossed in a spinach salad loaded with beans, avocado and corn. A hearty helping of cheese, salsa and tortilla strips make this the best taco salad ever!

Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken
3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
1/4 cup water
half lime (juice)

+ 12 more ingredients

Instructions

Cook the chicken in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the taco seasoning, water, lime juice, and cilantro. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.

Place the spinach onto a large platter. Add half the black beans, corn, pepper, onion, tomatoes, and cheese.

Evenly distribute the seasoned chicken over the top. Cover with remaining black beans, corn, pepper, onion, tomatoes and cheese.

Top with salsa, tortilla strips.

Serve with sour cream and slice jalapeños.

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Nutrition Estimate

412Calories

24gProtein

31gCarbs

21gFat

Per serving • Estimated by Blinner AI